Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney
About Our Law Firm: Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. exclusively practices Criminal Defense and Appellate law, and is recognized in the national legal community as a leading provider of strategic and aggressive representation to those accused of crimes and facing trial, at both the State and Federal level. Seasoned trial lawyers at our core, 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 that may or may not require our expertise in Florida’s Stand Your Ground self-defense laws. We also provide our sophisticated and aggressive representation to those who have been charged with other lesser crimes, including DUI and all misdemeanors.
Broward County’s Leading Criminal Lawyer
Our criminal law firm specializes in a wide array of complex, high-stakes criminal cases, which often consist of major felonies in both State, and Federal courts. We also provide our sophisticated and aggressive representation to those who have been charged with other lesser crimes, including DUI and all misdemeanors. Our law firm is geared towards providing the strategic criminal defense that is needed to defend our clients’ freedom, and we have extensive trial experience to back it up.
Professional Achievement
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Best Law Firms included in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes 5% of lawyers practicing in the United States.
AV® Preeminent Rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell for ten years in a row, to Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth Padowitz, the leading independent attorney rating entity. Avvo “superb” rating of 10.0 was awarded to Kenneth Padowitz for his legal expertise. He was also awarded a Client’s Choice Award by Avvo.
Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” status was twice awarded to Kenneth Padowitz, as recognized by his peers.
Super Lawyers has awarded Broward criminal lawyer, Kenneth Padowitz, recognition and inclusion in Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Only 5% of Attorneys in the State are selected to Super Lawyers.
Who’s Who in America included Kenneth Padowitz in the special 70th Platinum Anniversary Edition of Who’s Who in America for 2016, distinguishing him as one of the leading achievers from around the country. Additionally, Ken was awarded the Marquis Who’s Who – Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
South Florida Legal Guide has awarded Kenneth Padowitz the 2020 recognition. A small group of Attorneys out of 700 outstanding nominees were hand selected for the Anniversary edition.
Legal Leaders – South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers – A Definitive Guide to Legal Representation in South Florida has recognized Broward Criminal Defense lawyer, Kenneth Padowitz, as a Top Rated Lawyer.
Aggressive Representation
HIGH-PROFILE & HIGH-STAKES
Padowitz specializes in high-profile and high-stakes criminal defense cases. He has an extensive Resume on paper and experience unmatched by any other criminal defense attorney in the Southeastern United States.
Every Florida Criminal Case is Defensible
Kenneth Padowitz, a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney, has been a lawyer for thirty-five years and has
tried over 300 Jury Trials and 35 First-Degree Murder Trials. Located in the center of the legal community in downtown
Fort Lauderdale, one block from the courthouse, Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. handles a wide array of high-profile and high-stake State and Federal Criminal Defense cases, as well as misdemeanors, throughout South Florida in Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County, including: Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Cooper City, Parkland, Hallandale Beach, Weston, Hollywood, and Coral Springs and Federal cases all over the country.
Broward County Criminal Defense Law Firm Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. Provides the Sophisticated, Aggressive Representation You Need
If you have been charged or believe you may be charged with a crime in the future, acquiring an experienced criminal attorney is imperative. Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. will look into your case to determine what mitigating circumstances exist, and will strategically develop a defense tailored to your situation and needs. Our Fort Lauderdale based criminal law firm represents clients throughout Broward and all of South Florida, including: Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Davie, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Parkland, Boca Raton and Weston. Although many of our cases are within the Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, we are consistently sought out from around Florida and the United States for our legal expertise. Contact our firm by phone day or night, at 954-761-3888 to discuss this important matter. You may also contact the law firm online to arrange for your confidential consultation with our criminal attorney.
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Ken Padowitz has been Featured on all Major Networks
IN THE NEWS
Kenneth 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, The Mitch Albom Show, and NewsNation: Chris Cuomo.
Kenneth Padowitz is also a respected legal commentator, having been quoted by National Public Radio and frequently featured on the Fox News Channel and other national news sources. His legal expertise has been highlighted in educational institutions and 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 and Joshua Padowitz and their legal dream team, you get not only highly-skilled defense attorneys but also recognized and respected legal authorities.
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