About Kenneth Padowitz

Kenneth Padowitz is a Fort Lauderdale, FL., based criminal defense attorney.

Legal experts say perjury charge against Runcie is rare; Black leaders point to politics

“I was a prosecutor for 16 years, and there were many times I thought someone committed perjury, but what I believe and what I can prove with evidence are two different things,” Padowitz said. BY DAVID GOODHUE APRIL 22, 2021 The perjury charge that led to Wednesday’s arrest of Broward Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie is extremely rare and difficult to prosecute, legal experts said Thursday. And in the wake of the charge, handed down by a [...]

Legal experts say perjury charge against Runcie is rare; Black leaders point to politics2022-11-03T14:59:57+00:00

Judge rules McDonald’s cannot withhold surveillance video of attack on elderly woman in Hialeah

Ken Padowitz was a prosecutor for 16 years and is currently a criminal defense attorney and professor. “Here they were served with a legal subpoena for the evidence and they are staying no, ‘We’re not going to honor that legal subpoena unless you meet our conditions and come to a legal agreement with us,’” he said. “That is absurd, obscene and anti-community, and this is the community McDonald’s serves.” HIALEAH, Fla. – An 84-year-old woman was attacked at a South [...]

Judge rules McDonald’s cannot withhold surveillance video of attack on elderly woman in Hialeah2022-11-03T14:56:09+00:00

Out on bond? Attorney asks ‘why’ about man who attacked 3 on Metromover

Ken Padowitz, a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney and a law professor, said it is “outrageous” that the bond is so low. “The bond should be much, much higher than $1,500,” Padowitz said. MIAMI, Fla. – Joshua King is out on bond and there are many who say that never should have happened. King, 25, attacked three people on Miami’s Metromover early in September. An attorney for one of the victim’s is asking the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s [...]

Out on bond? Attorney asks ‘why’ about man who attacked 3 on Metromover2022-11-03T14:54:36+00:00

KEN PADOWITZ RECEIVES TOP AV RATING FOR 15 YEARS

Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz Receives AV Preeminent Rating for 2020 Ken Padowitz awarded AV Preeminent Rating 15 years in a row 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. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of “AV.”

KEN PADOWITZ RECEIVES TOP AV RATING FOR 15 YEARS2020-06-10T17:24:02+00:00

KEN PADOWITZ AWARDED AVVO TOP AWARDS FOR 2019

Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz was again awarded AVVO Lawyer referral website Highest Ratings for 2019. AVVO directory provides comprehensive profiles, client reviews, peer endorsements, and its own proprietary rating for more than 97% of all licensed attorneys in the United States. A Wall Street Journal editorial endorsed the website for providing "at least some measure of transparency" of the legal profession. "I appreciate the recognition and will continue the zealous pursuit of Justice and Fairness for my clients in front of [...]

KEN PADOWITZ AWARDED AVVO TOP AWARDS FOR 20192020-01-07T20:12:08+00:00

KEN PADOWITZ AWARDED SUPER LAWYERS DISTINCTION

Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz has received the Super Lawyers distinction for 2020. Only 5% of Attorneys in Florida receive this distinction. "I am proud to continue to zealously represent my clients in the pursuit of Justice"   - Ken Padowitz Ken Padowitz has previously been awarded the Super Lawyers distinction in past years

KEN PADOWITZ AWARDED SUPER LAWYERS DISTINCTION2020-01-06T18:53:12+00:00

STAR CHANGES NAME TO “FOODGOD” WITH HELP FROM ATTORNEY KRISTIN PADOWITZ

Attorney Kristin Padowitz represents TV star Jonathan Cheban who officially changes his legal name to Foodgod... as star is seen leaving courthouse in Florida after getting the judge's sign off By SARAH SOTOODEH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM  October 28th 2019  He is one of Kim Kardashian's closest friends. And Jonathan Cheban has now officially changed his legal name to his Instagram handle, Foodgod. The 45-year-old reality star was spotted leaving court in Florida after a judge signed off on the name change. TV [...]

STAR CHANGES NAME TO “FOODGOD” WITH HELP FROM ATTORNEY KRISTIN PADOWITZ2019-10-30T01:44:16+00:00

JUSTICE FOR PATRICK!

Justice Achieved! Five counts DROPPED including Felonies with mandatory convictions and facing prison time, against former Bridge-Tender - all dropped to a Withhold Adjudication on a Reckless Driving misdemeanor (no conviction) and court costs! Defense Attorney Ken Padowitz with client Patrick celebrating Justice! Two years of work and announcing ready for trial. Time and pressure make a diamond! It also was Justice achieved and the right result.

JUSTICE FOR PATRICK!2019-10-20T21:35:46+00:00

SOUTH FLORIDA LEGAL GUIDE

Criminal Defense Trial Attorney Ken Padowitz has been nominated as a Top Lawyer in South Florida as published in the South Florida Legal Guide for 2020.

SOUTH FLORIDA LEGAL GUIDE2019-10-20T21:35:46+00:00
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