Criminal Defense Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
Suite 205
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. Overview
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that serves clients in Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade Counties and across the country. Practice areas include complex, high-stakes criminal cases, often consisting of major felonies in state and federal courts such as white collar crimes and murder, as well as lesser crimes, such as DUI and all misdemeanors.Kenneth Padowitz has been practicing law for more than 35 years and has extensive courtroom experience, having handled more than 300 jury trials and 35 first-degree murder trials. He is able to look into a client’s case to determine what mitigating circumstances exist and develop a strategic defense tailored for each set of needs.
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. offers assertive representation for clients facing a variety of criminal charges. The firm zealously works to secure the most favorable results possible for every unique situation.
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. Areas of Law
Additional Areas of Law: Federal Crimes; 10-20-Life; Adult Entertainment; Arrests on the Seminole Reservation; Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer; Boating Under the Influence (BUI); Breach of the Peace/Disorderly Conduct; Carjacking; Criminal Mischief; Cruise Ship Warrants & Arrests; DHSMV Hearings; Driving on a Suspended License; Fleeing and Eluding; Forfeitures; Forgery; Hate Crimes; Human Trafficking; Kidnapping; Lewd & Lascivious Battery/Molestation; Misdemeanors; Obstruction of Justice; Post-Conviction Relief; Prescription Drugs; Reckless Driving; Resisting Arrest; Restraining Orders; Search & Seizure; Violation of Probation; Warrants; Counterfeiting; Extortion; Insider Trading; Public Corruption; Vandalism; Elder Abuse; Incest; Stalking; Tax Evasion; Ponzi Schemes; Pyramid Schemes; Animal Cruelty; Vandalism; Treason; Assault; Battery; Arrest Warrant; Arson; Bail Bonds; Bigamy; Blood Alcohol Content (BAC); Burglary; Criminal Anarchy; Defamation; Manslaughter; Grand Theft; Indecent Exposure; Loitering; Prowling; Open House Party; Theft Crimes; Shoplifting; Public Intoxication; Computer Hacking; Health Care Fraud; Mail Fraud; Computer Crimes; Felonies; Prostitution; Rape; Identity Theft; Bribery; CAN-SPAM Act; Cyber Hacking; Counterfeiting; Credit Card Fraud; Embezzlement; Extortion; Fraud; Insider Trading; Mail Fraud; Organized Fraud; RICO; Weapon & Firearm Offenses; Wire Fraud; Tax Fraud; Money Laundering; Corporate Crime; Appellate Practice; Extradition; Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly or Disabled; Homicide; Drug Trafficking; Violent Crimes; Underage DUI; Sealing of Criminal Records; Defamation; Libel.
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Mr. Kenneth D. Padowitz
Lawyer Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI and DWI, White Collar Crime |
Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. Affiliations
- Florida Bar
- The National Trial Lawyers
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Read ArticleConfessions: Police Interrogation
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