About

Kristin Padowitz, a skilled trial lawyer with a background in criminal defense and civil practice, now focuses on family law cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kristin Rae Padowitz, a dedicated lawyer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has a diverse background in both criminal defense and civil practice. After earning her bachelor\s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society, Kristin went on to obtain her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. With a strong desire to become a well-rounded lawyer, Kristin gained valuable experience as a prosecutor at the Broward County State Lawyer\s Office, where she tried over 75 cases in front of a jury. Her cases ranged from Capital Sexual Battery to misdemeanors, allowing her to develop her skills as a trial lawyer. Currently, Kristin Padowitz is an active member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, The Weston Bar Association, Broward Women Lawyers Association, Federal Bar Association-Broward County Chapter, and other legal organizations. She has dedicated her practice to helping individuals in need of a family attorney, advocating for clients in various family law matters such as divorce, child custody, alimony, and domestic violence cases. Kristin Padowitz is known for her compassionate approach to representing her clients, utilizing both her legal expertise and her empathy when needed. However, she is also recognized for her aggressive and talented trial skills, especially in highly-contested divorce cases where zealous representation is crucial. In conclusion, Kristin Rae Padowitz is a respected family lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who is committed to providing top-notch legal representation to her clients in their time of need.

Legal Issues

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Jurdictions
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Since 2017
Florida Jurdictions
Florida
Since 1999
Experience
  • Owner
    Law Office of Kristin Padowitz, P.A.
    2018
  • Managing Partner
    Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
    2017
  • Assistant State Lawyer
    Broward County State Lawyer s Office
    2000
  • Assistant Public Defender
    Broward County Public Defender s Office
    1999
Education
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University Education School Logo
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
J.D. (1999) | Law
Graduation year:
University of Central Florida Education School Logo
University of Central Florida
B.A. (1995) | Criminal Justice
Graduation year:
Associations
The Weston Bar Association Professional Association
The Weston Bar Association
has membership
2017 - Current
Broward County Women Lawyers  Association Professional Association
Broward County Women Lawyers Association
has membership
2017 - Current
Federal Bar Association-Broward County Chapter Professional Association
Federal Bar Association-Broward County Chapter
has membership
2017 - Current
Florida Bar Grievance Committee Professional Association
Florida Bar Grievance Committee
Investigating has membership
2017 - Current
Broward County Bar Association Professional Association
Broward County Bar Association
has membership
2016 - Current
Florida State Bar
                        
                                                     # 175382 Professional Association
Florida State Bar  # 175382
has membership
1999 - Current
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
Location
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