Kristin Rae Padowitz

Kristin Rae Padowitz

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

12 SE 7th St #700, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Kristin

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

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Kristin Padowitz

12 SE 7th St #700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Kristin Rae Padowitz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | April 02, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

Kristin was my wife's attorney during our divorce... You're going to want to read this.

My wife and I recently were divorced and have a child in common. My wife is also an attorney and undoubtedly hired Mrs. Padowitz due to her reputation in the family law community. I was pro se during our divorce and saw why she is highly regarded. In the beginning of my divorce, as is the case wi...th most divorces, it was very emotional and contentious. Regardless of how contentious things were, Mrs Padowitz was always professional and treated me with respect while simultaneously being a zealous advocate for her client. As the divorced progressed Mrs. Padowitz and I had multiple interactions both via email and on the phone/video. I can wholeheartedly say that Mrs. Padowitz is not a "fan the flames" attorney seeking to drag litigation out in order to put the squeeze on a client during this difficult time. She was very open to working with me, helped my wife and I find common ground, expeditiously returned my emails and was a gem throughout the process, all while remaining very much my wife's advocate. I know first hand that the attorney you chose during a family matter can be a massive influence on how the litigation process goes. I have seen, personally and professionally, family law attorneys that seem to be more interested in grandstanding and encouraging their client to be as litigious as possible for their own "best interest" This was not my experience with Kristin. Even though she was my wife's attorney at every turn I felt that she was professional, respectful, and prioritized a peaceful resolution over protracted litigation. If you are looking for an attorney that is not only knowledgeable and can pull out the sword, but also one that knows when it's time to keep the sword shaved and use words, look no further. In my opinion Mrs Padowitz walks a very delicate and fine line that many attorneys are unable to do. She is able to be firm and aggressive when needed, but only as needed, as to not increase the proverbial fuel on the fire. She's also easy to work with and is able to put resolution above her on financial gain. Being my wife's attorney you may be questioning why I am writing a review for Mrs Padowitz. It's simple, I appreciate both talent and empathy and she deserves a positive review, even if it comes from the other side of the fence.

Posted by Brad | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Veteran Friendly Honest Broker

Kristin and her team are the law team that all military veterans should seek out for worry free divorce representation in south Florida. Her advice was always spot on and her prices were more than fair. The divorce process is stressful but Kristin and her team were always able to put my mind at eas...e and were available anytime I called. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Kristin!

Posted by Raymond | September 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

I would recommend Kristin Rea Padowitz

I recently needed a family attorney for my daughter and found Kristin Padowitz who has excellent credentials, an expert who specialize in divorce and child support among other that pertain to family matters, Kristin guided our entire family and devoted her time that made us feel like we were her top ...priority throughout the process, but more importantly she was fair, very compassionate, detailed and made sure that we had a solid plan to overcome this unfortunate incident. I’m not sure if I could ever repay Kristin enough, for she brought a calmness to our entire family. I hope no one else has to go through a divorce and the issues that surrounds it, but if you are in this situation, I would recommend Kristin... “She gets things done, knows the law and has a Heart of Gold”. Thank you so much Kristin

Posted by Jason | April 09, 2021 | Divorce & Separation

Helped when no one else would.

She helped when no one else would. My divorce was already filed. I had questions and concerns about my agreement. My previous lawyer would not help and most lawyers did not respond or said they do not handle post agreement. She not only responded quickly, but took the time I needed to review my curre...nt agreement, explain what I did not understand, listen to all my questions and concerns, and gave me an honest opinion. Not often do you find someone who will tell you, it is not worth the fight or cost when they stand to make the money. I highly recommend her and will use her if ever I need someone. I can not thank her enough for all she did.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not experienced enough in divorce

Kristin is not experienced enough in divorce cases. She is extremely pleasant and easy to deal with, but her advice was not very forthcoming. After a few months of paperwork I realized I’ve chosen the wrong attorney.

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Replied last May 26, 2019

Kristin Padowitz is an aggressive, proven, courtroom litigator with over 75 Jury Trials under her belt in the last 20 years. This battle-hardened experience is light years advanced then most other trial lawyers. If the client is emotionally confused and constantly changing their goals, as was the case here, and does not consider the legal strategy advised by the experienced lawyer, then dissatisfaction is the end result.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Kristin Padowitz, P.A.

2017 - 2018

Managing partner, Kenneth Padowitz, PA

2000 - 2017

Assistant State Attorney, Broward County State Attorney's Office

1999 - 2000

Public Defender, Broward County Public Defender's Office

1998 - 1998

Law Clerk, Florida Department Of Transportation

1997 - 1997

Guardian ad litem, 17th Judicial Circuit Of Florida

Associations

2019 - Present

Florida Bar, Seventeenth Circuit Grievance Committee

Vice Chair

2017 - Present

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Executive Committee

2017 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Weston Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Federal Bar Member

2016 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Broward County Women Lawyers' Association

Member

Federal Bar Association (Broward County chapter)

Member

2017 - 2018

B'nai B'rith Justice Unit

Member

Education

1999

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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