Kenneth David Padowitz
Preeminent Lawyer! Strategic and Aggressive! Over 300+ Jury Trials in 35 Years!
Kenneth Padowitz is a 36 year Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer and is one of the Top Florida Trial Lawyers. He has a Resume on paper and experience unmatched by any other Criminal Defense Attorney in the Southeastern United States. Ken has been a lawyer for over thirty-five years and has tried over 300 jury trials and 35 first-degree murder trials with a 34/1 win loss record in murder trials. Trial is always the last resort. It is only by doing the in-court and out-of-court work from a real experienced trial lawyer, that the best alternative options to trial materialize. Kenneth Padowitz was an Adjunct Law Professor at Nova Southeastern Law School for 17 years teaching Trial Advocacy and Scientific Evidence. Ken has been featured on National T.V. hundreds of times as a Legal Commentator and has lectured extensively throughout the State of Florida and United States. Broward criminal lawyer, Kenneth Padowitz, is honored to have earned an AV® Preeminent Rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell, for 12 years in a row, the leading independent attorney rating entity. Ken Padowitz has also been awarded recognition by Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers - only 5% of Lawyers in the State, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney’s, SFLG South Florida Legal Guide - Preeminent Lawyer, Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” and has an AVVO rating of 10.0 - the highest rating.
Kenneth Padowitz has Uniquely Qualified Experience. With a 34 to 1 win/loss record in First Degree Murder Trials, 300 plus Jury Trials, hundreds of National Television appearances and law lectures, over 50 Grand Jury presentations and thousands of depositions in 33 years, Kenneth Padowitz retains superior qualifications which can not and will not be delegated on important matters. From pre-indictment, pre-trial, trial and post conviction appeals, Kenneth Padowitz has the skills to confront and aggressively defend you for the best resolution to your case.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Appeals & Appellate
- Federal Appeals
- Federal Crimes
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Florida
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- 11th Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
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- Kenneth D. Padowitz P.A.
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- Adjunct Professor
- Nova Southeastern Law School
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- Assistant State Attorney
- State Attorny's Office, Broward County
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- Homicide Division Supervisor Felony Trial Unit Career Criminal Unit Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit Lead Prosecutor Felony Trial Unit Supervisor County Court Division County Court Prosecutor
- Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
- J.D. (1986)
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- Activities: President - Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity; American Trial Lawyers Association.
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- University of Florida
- B.A. (1982) | Education, Social Studies Education
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- Activities: Student Government Senator; Director of Yearbook; Sociology Honor Society
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- Best Lawyers
- Best Lawyers
- Best Law Firms
- U.S. News and World Report
- AV Rating (Preeminent - Highest rating)
- Martindale
- Ken Padowitz has been awarded an AV Rating over 10 years in a row. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ is the gold standard in attorney ratings. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards and is Preeminent or Excellent.
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- The National Trial Lawyers
- An elite honor, only the top 100 trial lawyers from each state or highly-populated regions of certain states who are actively practicing in civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law are eligible for invitation. Invitees must demonstrate superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a legal professional.
- America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney's
- America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney's
- Membership among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys is meant to identify and highlight the accomplishments of the nation’s most esteemed and skilled White-Collar and General Criminal Defense Attorneys. Only 100 attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys.
- Florida State Bar # 607710
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- Bnai Brith Justice Unit
- Vice President membership
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- Broward County Bar Association
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- Florida Bar, Grievance Committee
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- Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
- Faculty Instructor
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- Institute of Police Technology and Management
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- Pre-Law Advisory Committee
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- Criminal Defense Law, MOST COMMON DUI QUESTION ANSWERED
- Criminal Defense Law, SEARCH & SEIZURE | FOURTH AMENDMENT
- Psychology of Law and Criminal Behavior, CONFESSIONS: POLICE INTERROGATION
- Psychology of Law and Criminal Behavior, DUI & DWI | FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
- D.U.I. Manslaughter Prosecution, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Criminal Justice System, NSU Criminal Law Class, Lecture
- Criminal Justice System, B.C.C. Criminal Justice Institute
- D.U.I./Vehicular Manslaughter Seminar, FPAA D.U.I./Vehicular Manslaughter Seminar
- Evidence Seminar, FPAA Evidence Seminar
Ken Padowitz Justice Video
A brief review of the 33 year career of Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz
Forensic Animation | Kenneth Padowitz
Ken Padowitz discusses Forensic Computer Animation as a Prosecutor on Major Vehicle Homicide case with a child victim and with nationwide media coverage.
"Wrestling Defense" Murder trial of 12-year-old Lionel Tate | Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
The tragic murder case of 12-year-old Lionel Tate and his infamous "Wrestling Defense". Former Assistant State's Attorney Ken Padowitz pursues justice for a little girl while recognizing the Defendant's young age as he aspires to be a "Minister of Justice". Padowitz's winning trial strategy and skill are on full display in this gripping video.
Former Florida Homicide Prosecutor Condemns Defense Opening Statement in Travon Martin Trial
Former Florida Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz slams the Defense opening "knock-knock" joke in the Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman Murder Trial. The new Gold Standard in what not to do in an opening statement in a murder trial.
Ken Padowitz on NANCY GRACE Arias Murder Case
Ken Padowitz gives legal opinion as a frequent guest on NANCY GRACE
