Joshua Padowitz - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
888 S Andrews Ave #205 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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7
Years
Experience
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
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Customer Reviews for Joshua Padowitz
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024My teenager got into a group fight at school and ended up taking one of the kids shoes that fell off and threw it over a fence. the police got a warrant pick up order and charged him with robbery. first we found ken and then we found josh. both were nothing less than exceptional. they convinced the prosecutors office to not file it as a felony and got it down to a misdemeanor, and then got him into a diversion program which is still ongoing but at the end the charges get dropped and my kid won't have ANY criminal record, let alone a felony criminal record. i think that says it all.
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Verified ClientConsulted Attorney 2024Their prompt responses to late night emails are a testament to their dedication. Gratitude doesn't begin to cover how I feel about their support through every court date and decision.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2023-2024It was the little things with my lawyer—remembering my spouse's name, the reassuring pats on the back before entering the courtroom, and their unwavering belief in my case. Joshua's blend of fierce advocacy and genuine empathy made a world of difference. I felt valued, not just as a client but as a person.
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Verified ClientConsulted Attorney 2023-2024Josh and Ken shared insights from similar past cases to ease my anxiety with their calm confidence. Meeting them was one of the few positive things about this whole experience.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to detail and aggressive representation, and a commitment to protecting his clients' rights, Joshua brings an impressive background and diverse experience to every case he handles. Joshua adds his skills, knowledge, and tenacious attitude to the firm's collective 40+ years experience in legal practice.
Joshua's experience extends beyond his work with Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. He served as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern and an Assistant State Attorney in the Broward State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit, until April 2021. During his tenure, he honed his skills as a prosecutor and gained invaluable insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system. A rising talent in the field of criminal defense, Joshua Padowitz is a passionate advocate, determined to hold the justice system to account and achieve exemplary outcomes for his clients.
His dedication to the field of law is also evident in his academic achievements. Joshua is one of only a few who graduated summa cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center in May 2019. He was a recipient of the prestigious Goodwin Scholarship and was consistently on the Dean's List. Joshua's academic excellence was further demonstrated by his multiple Book Awards in various legal subjects, including Contracts, Torts, Property, and Multi-State Bar Lab.
Joshua also holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Nova Southeastern University's College of Psychology, where he graduated with a GPA of 3.89. He was a member of several honor societies, including Alpha Chi, Psi Chi International, Delta Epsilon Iota, and Tau Sigma. His exceptional academic performance placed him on the Dean's List throughout his undergraduate studies.
Joshua Padowitz is a member of the Florida State Bar, and is also admitted to practice in Federal Court in the United States District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Joshua has been an integral part of the firm's success. Prior to becoming an attorney, Joshua served as a law clerk for the firm in 2012, gaining valuable early experience in the field of criminal defense.
With his exceptional academic background, commitment to justice, and vast experience in the field of criminal defense and trial work, Joshua Padowitz is a highly valuable asset to Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. and the clients the firm serves.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Joshua Padowitz
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2019
J.D.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2019
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Non Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University College of Psychology,
Florida, 2016
B.S.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Psychology
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Nova Southeastern University College of Psychology,
Florida, 2016
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney, 2019 - 2021
Languages
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English
Representative Cases
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Katina Paese v. State
- Citation: 381 So.3d 4
- Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District
- Year: 2024
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Miguel Rodriguez Albisu v. State
- Citation: 4D2025-0690
- Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District
- Year: 2025
- Serial Number: 4D2025-0690
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State of Florida v. Satoya Johnson
- Citation: 4D2025-0690
- Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District
- Year: 2025
- Serial Number: 4D2025-0690
Published Works
Articles
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Corruption allegations target Southwest Ranches, Davie PD and State Attorney Pryor, Florida Bulldog, 2025
Wild civil and criminal litigation filed in South Florida’s state and federal courts has exposed an allegedly pernicious web of political corruption stretching from Southwest Ranches Town Hall to the Davie Police Department and on to State Attorney -
Virtual Reality Debuts in Florida Courtroom, LAW.COM, 2024
A Broward County judge broke new ground this week during a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday and Wednesday, by allowing the defendant to use Oculus Quest 2 headsets to present, in virtual reality, a visualization of an expert’s opinion in the for -
Self-Defense in New York vs. Florida: A Comparative Analysis, New York Weekly, 2024
“Stand Your Ground” laws have been a topic of significant debate in the United States, particularly because they vary greatly from state to state. These laws, which allow individuals to use force non-deadly and deadly force in self-defense, defense -
Legal Q&A with a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney on the Young Thug RICO Case, The Source, 2024
In light of the ongoing legal issues surrounding [...] the rapper Young Thug, we reached out to Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable, nationally recognized federal criminal defense law firm located in Broward County, Florida, to discuss the complexit -
Revolutionizing the Courtroom: How Technology is Transforming Legal Work and Trials, BOSS Magazine, 2024
To gain insights into this transformation, we spoke with former assistant state attorney Joshua Padowitz, a forward-thinking criminal defense lawyer based in Broward County, Florida, who alongside his father law-partner (selected as one of “America’ - Racial Disparities in the Application of Stand Your Ground Laws, Law Fuel, 2024
- Another Setback for Recreational Marijuana in Florida..., Cannabis.net, 2024
- 20 Questions Asked and Answered by a Young, Successful Attorney, The Good Men Project, 2024
- Top 10 Lawyers To Look Out For, MSN, 2024
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2019
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2021
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2021
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2024
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