Kristin R. Padowitz
Top rated Family Law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Law Office of Kristin Padowitz, P.A.
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1999
Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
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Law Office of Kristin Padowitz, P.A.
888 S. Andrews AvenueSuite 205
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Visit website
Kristin R. Padowitz is a dedicated family law attorney at the Law Office of Kristin Padowitz, P.A., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her practice focuses on family law, serving clients in the Fort Lauderdale area. Ms. Padowitz is committed to assisting clients in divorce and family law matters, including child custody, alimony, prenuptial agreements and domestic violence issues, ensuring zealous representation in these personal legal challenges.
Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida, where Ms. Padowitz was part of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. She later earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she was active in the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Her early legal experience included roles as a law clerk at the Florida Department of Transportation and the Broward County Guardian Ad Litem Office, which helped shape her interest in criminal law.
Ms. Padowitz brings a wealth of legal knowledge and a compassionate approach to her client representation. Known for her fierce advocacy in court, she has built a strong reputation as an aggressive trial lawyer, particularly in challenging divorce cases. Her commitment to her clients is complemented by her "Superb" Avvo rating.
Transitioning from the Public Defender’s Office to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Padowitz aimed to broaden her legal experience. There, she prosecuted over 75 cases before a jury, from serious charges like capital sexual battery to misdemeanors, refining her skills as a trial lawyer. Her outstanding performance was recognized when she was noted as the attorney with the most trials in a year among 200 lawyers in the office.
Currently, Ms. Padowitz is a member of various legal associations, including the Broward County Bar Association and The Florida Bar Grievance Committee. Her community involvement extends to charitable activities and volunteering at programs like the Broward County State Attorney’s Office Seal and Expungement Program.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1999, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://lauderdaledivorcelawyer.com/kristin-padowitz/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, Florida Association of Women Lawyers
- Member, Florida Bar Association
- Member, B’nai B’rith Justice Unit
- Member, Federal Bar Association-Broward County Chapter
- Member, Broward Women Lawyers Association
- Member, The Weston Bar Association
- Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee
- Member, Broward County Bar Association
- Florida, 1999
Educational Background
- University of Central Florida, bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Honors: Member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society
Office location for Kristin R. Padowitz
888 S. Andrews Avenue
Suite 205
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-928-9566
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