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Kenneth Padowitz - Fort Lauderdale, FL
888 S Andrews Ave#205 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
Updated: 07/15/2024
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Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
Preeminent ***** Best Lauderdale Criminal Defense, 32 years, Former Homicide Prosecutor, 400+ Jury Trials, Top Ratings/AwardsAbout Kenneth Padowitz
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
Litigation
- 100%
Qualifications
Other Affiliations
- Former Chairman, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Florida Bar Grievance Committee
- Member, Florida Bar, United States District Court Southern District of Florida, United States District Court Middle District of Florida, United States Court of Appeals
- Broward County Bar Association, 1987, 1993, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2018, 2019
- American Bar Association, 1986-1992
- National District Attorney’s Association, 1986-1991
Education
- Nova University Center for the Study of Law, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May, 1986
Juris Doctor
Honors: First Place Team Award, ATLA 1985 Spring Trial Competition (Mock Trial Team Partner – Leslie Rothenberg, 3rd DCA Appellate Judge)
Honors: Distinguished Achievement Award, ATLA Trial Competitions, November 1984, May 1985, November 1985, April 1986
Honors: President, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity – Recognition for Outstanding Leadership
Honors: Special Achievement Award – Student Bar Association, 1985
Honors: Certificate of Appreciation – Student Bar Association, 1985 and 1986
Honors: Who’s Who Among American Law Students, 1985 and 1986 - University of Florida, Gainsville, Florida, December, 1982
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society – Distinguished Interest and Study in the Area of Sociology
Honors: Student Government Senator, College of Education
Major: Education - University of Florida, Gainsville, Florida
Associate of Arts
Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Past Positions
- Former Assistant State Attorney, Homicide Unit
Pro Bono Activities
- Director, American Heritage High School, Plantation, Fl, Pre-Law program
- Vice President Membership, B’nai B’rith Justice Unit, 2007
- Board of Directors, B’nai B’rith Justice Unit, 2005, 2006
- Broward Sheriff’s Office, Detective training, 2005
- Pre-Law Advisory Committee, Fort Lauderdale High School Magnet Program, 2000-2001
- Hallandale Police Department, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program, 1998-2001
- Young Professionals for Covenant House, 1995-1997
- Broward County Public School Teacher, 1982
- American Cancer Society, 1997-1998
- March of Dimes, 1994-1996
- Daily Bread Food Bank, 1996-1997
- Gold Key Civic Association, 1985-1990
- Weston Business Chamber of Commerce, 2005, 2006
- Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 2005, 2006
- American Cancer Society, Jail and Bail 1986-2019
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Law Professor, Nova Southeastern Law School
- Faculty Instructor, National Institute of Trial Advocacy and Fl. Prosecuting Atty. Assoc.
- Faculty Instructor, University Of Florida Law School, Prosecutor/Public Defender course
- Faculty Instructor, University of North Florida, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Faculty Instructor, National Student Leadership Conference, American University, Washington D.C.
- Faculty Instructor, National Student Leadership Conference, Stanford University, California
- Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice Institute, Broward Community College
- Guest Lecturer, Broward Sheriff’s Office, Homicide Unit and Detective training
- Broward Sheriff’s Office, Homicide Unit, Guest Lecturer, 2015
- Florida Department of Children and Families, Keynote Speaker, Child Abuse Prevention Conference, 2003
- Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Faculty Instructor, Evidence Seminar, Palm Beach, 1993
- Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Faculty Instructor, D.U.I./Vehicular Manslaughter Seminar, Tampa, 1993
- Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Faculty Instructor, D.U.I. Trial Advocacy School, Miami, 1991,1992, 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001
- Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Legal Panel Member, Seminar on media and Legal community, 2005
- Weston Rotary Club, Lecture Presentation, Criminal Justice System, 2006
- Institute of Police Technology and Management, Faculty Instructor, D.U.I. Manslaughter Prosecution, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, 1991
- Institute of Police Technology and Management, Faculty Adviser, Development of a felony level course for police officers, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, 2001
- Criminal Justice Institute, B.C.C., Guest Lecturer, Sex Crimes, D.U.I. Manslaughter, Criminal Justice System, 1990, 1991, 1992
- Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, Lecture Presentation, Computer Animation in the Courtroom, 1993
- Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Criminal Law Class, Lecture, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
- Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Instructor/Coach, Mock Trial Team, 1987-1988, 1995
- Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Guest Lecturer, Scientific Evidence class, Computer Animation as Evidence, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
- Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Guest Lecturer, Student Orientation, 1987, 1988, 1989
- Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Guest Lecturer, Trial Advocacy Class, Opening Statement, 1996
- Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Guest Lecturer, The prosecution of Lionel Tate v. State of Florida, 2001
- University of Florida, College of Law, Gainesville, Lecture Presentation, Computer Animation as Evidence, 1997
- St. Thomas Law School, Miami, Guest Lecturer, Computer Animation as Evidence, 1993
- Broward State Attorney’s Office, Lecture Presentation, County Court Division; Opening Statement, Closing Argument, Cross Examination, Direct Examination, Jury Selection, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- Broward Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Guest Lecturer, Victims Rights, 1990
- Anglia Polytechnic University, Great Britain, N.S.U., Ft. Laud., Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice System,1996, 1997
- M.A.D.D., Guest Speaker, Roundtable Discussion/Victims Rights, 1991
- Plantation Police Department, Guest Lecturer, Roll call Training, 1986
- Piper High School, Guest Lecturer, Florida Gun Laws and the Criminal Justice System, 1991
- Wilton Manors Kiwanis Club, Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice,1994
- S.T.O.P. (Stop Turning Out Prisoners), Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice System, 1994
- Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice System, 1994
- Boca Raton High School, Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice System, 1994
- Sawgrass Elementary School, Guest Lecturer, Career day, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- Seminole Middle School, Plantation, Fl., Lecture, 2003, 2004
- Coral Springs High School, Lecture, Criminal Justice System, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Croissant Park Elementary School, Guest Speaker, Student Council installation, 2006
- The Riviera Parliament, Guest Lecturer, Criminal Justice, 2019
Achievements
Honors
- AV Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyer, Super lawyers
- America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney’s
- Rated 10.0 out of 10 on Avvo.com
- South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers
- Who’s Who in America
- Florida Trend Magazines "Legal Elite"
- "Lead Counsel" rated
- Google Reviews – Top Rating – 5 Stars
- Distinguished Faculty Award, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Presented FPAA Annual Conference, 2001
- ABA Trial Team Coach’s Award, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Nova Southeastern University, 1995
- Appreciation for Dedicated Service Award, Broward State Attorney’s Office Homicide Trial Unit, Advocate Par Excellence, Minister of Justice, 2002.
- Outstanding and Dedicated Performance Award, Broward State Attorney’s Office, Sex Crimes Unit Plaque, 1990
- Judges Certificate of Appreciation, Nova Southeastern University, Law Center
- Mock Trial Competition Judge, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- First Place Team Award, ATLA 1985 Spring Trial Competition (Mock Trial Team Partner – Leslie Rothenberg, 3rd DCA Appellate Judge)
- Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Mid-Level Felony Trial Advocacy Course, 2000
- Certificate of Appreciation, Broward State Attorney’s Office, Take your child to work day – Mock Trial, 2001
Office Information
Address
888 S Andrews Ave#205 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Publication
Articles
- Textbook – Reviewed and Advised Author (page xviii): From Crash to Courtroom – Collision Reconstruction for Lawyers and Law Enforcement; By John Kwasnoski
Representative Cases
- State v. Kenneth Pierce, 718 So.2d 806 (4 DCA 1997)
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