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Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. exclusively practices Criminal Defense and Appellate law and is recognized in the legal community as a leading provider of strategic and aggressive representation to those accused of crimes at both the State and Federal levels.
We specialize in high-profile and high-stakes criminal defense cases, including allegations of fraud and white-collar crimes, along with various cases of drug trafficking, murder, and other violent offenses. We also provide our sophisticated and aggressive representation to those who have been charged with other lesser crimes, including DUI and all misdemeanors.
As a Trial Attorney for 35 years, Ken has tried over 300 Jury Trials and 35 First-Degree Murder Trials.
Padowitz is a former Homicide Prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney's Office for 16 years and a practicing Trial Lawyer for 35 years. Ken is an “AV” rated lawyer for 17 years in a row, known as Preeminent, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell. Best Lawyers has awarded Broward criminal lawyer Kenneth Padowitz recognition and inclusion in Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. Best Law Firms has been designated by U.S. News and World Report recognizing Kenneth Padowitz P.A. He is in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and recognized by Super Lawyers for 5 years as a Super Lawyer– only 5% of Lawyers in the State. Ken Padowitz has also been awarded America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. Broward criminal lawyer Kenneth Padowitz is rated 10.0 out of 10 on Avvo.com and was honored in South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers, Who’s Who in America, Florida Trend Magazines “Legal Elite“ and is “Lead Counsel” rated.
Padowitz, a prominent Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney, is a trusted voice in the legal community, frequently sought by news media for his expert opinions on pressing legal issues. His insights have made him a featured guest on numerous television shows, including 20/20 with Barbra Walters, ABC-Good Morning America, Larry King Live, The O’Reilly Factor, CNN News and Headline News, NBC-The Today Show, The John Walsh Show, Montell Williams, Phil Donahue, Wolf Blitzer Reports, MSNBC News, Burden of Proof, Hannity & Colmes, Greta Van Susteren’s The Point, Court TV, Forensic Files, American Justice, and The Mitch Albom Show.
Padowitz is also a respected legal commentator, having been quoted by National Public Radio and frequently featured on the Fox News Channel. His expertise has been highlighted in prestigious publications such as National Trial Lawyers Magazine, People Magazine, Rosie Magazine, Maclean’s Magazine, Multimedia World, The Prosecutor Magazine, and Reader’s Digest. He has also graced the front pages of The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, and Sun-Sentinel, among many other notable magazines and news sources.
With Kenneth Padowitz, you get not only a skilled defense attorney but also a recognized and respected legal authority. Serving Tamarac, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, and Broward County.
