But the decision for prosecutors may not be so clear-cut, said criminal defense attorney and former Broward homicide prosecutor Ken Padowitz. Whether to pursue a case against somebody already sentenced to death is a dilemma, said Padowitz, who is not involved in the case. Lisa J. Huriash  Reporter  - Sun Sentinel  December 23rd, 2016 Ronnie Keith Williams has been convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a pregnant woman 23 years ago. Now, [...]

Although the case had its complications, Padowitz said the justice system has since improved on how similar trials are handled. "I really think that if there's anything to be said about this case, it's that it did have an impact nationwide, it did have an impact on legislation," the former prosecutor said. "It made people really examine and think about what are we doing in this system. And provide alternatives that are appropriate age-based punishments and rehabilitation." By Samuel Howard Sun [...]

Defense Attorney and Former Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz a guest speaker on a panel discussing Lionel Tate: A Psychological Case Study of a Landmark Trial The Broward County Crime Commission held a Seminar on Juvenile and Adolescent Violence: Why the unthinkable happens? on Friday, September 30th, 2016 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Attorney Ken Padowitz, the former Homicide Prosecutor and Assistant State Attorney who was on the internationally  known case, spoke on a panel consisting of the former Defense Attorney, Judge [...]

Leading Volpe to the gun may have been stupid, Padowitz told Lebow. But "retrieving the gun, loading it and cocking back the hammer -- we're beyond stupid. We've entered the Twilight Zone." Ken Padowitz in Trial during Cross Examination JOSEPH WILLIAMS Herald Staff Writer PUBLICATION: Miami Herald, The (FL) SECTION: BRWD N DATE: August 11, 1992 EDITION: BRWRD Page: 4BR A Broward prosecutor said Jeramy Ricky Rushing went past stupidity and into "the Twilight Zone" by giving a loaded gun to a [...]

"Sometimes high profile attorneys, such as criminal lawyer Kenneth Padowitz, will be used as a source by the media to help make sense of a trial, which makes it easier to research their knowledge and experience on cases." By Megan Brame-Finkelstein Award-winning entrepreneur, podcaster, small business ninja. 7/15/2016 Look, let’s get real here: Hiring a criminal or DUI lawyer is a topic no one is excited to learn about. Unfortunately, things happen and being prepared as [...]

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth Padowitz, is honored to have earned an AV® Preeminent Rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. An AV® Rating is the highest rating possible and signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence. Specifically defined: an A rating indicates “Very High To Preeminent Legal Ability”, and a [...]

Teamed up to crack the case of their lives, the two men pursued leads not only as policeman and prosecutor, but also as a pair of dads dedicated to a little girl's soul. "You can't help but think about life and death -- dealing with the birth of a new child, and working toward justice for the death of another child," Padowitz recalled. RONNIE GREENE Herald Staff Writer PUBLICATION: Miami Herald DATE: March 25, 1993 Detective Bruce Babcock was just [...]