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

1

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

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

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Posted by MARC | December 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ms. Padowitz is an awesome attorney! 5 stars

Ms.Padowitz provided great representation for my case. She responded to all my emails and calls when I had questions, provided all the information needed by the courts in a speedy fashion to move my case forward quickly and was present at all of my hearings. She also was very helpful providing a paym...ent plan for her services that worked with my budget. She awesome and I recommend her services to anyone in need, 5 stars all the way!

Posted by Mercedes | August 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Simply The Best!

I can’t say enough good things about my attorney. She is compassionate, responsive, and truly dedicated to her clients. She took the time to really listen to me, understood every detail of my case, and stood up for me on every single point. I always felt supported and heard. She guided me through eve...rything with professionalism and kindness, and I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. A special thank you to her paralegal, Dania, who is absolutely amazing! She was always on top of everything, so helpful, and made the whole process much smoother. Together they make an incredible team. Highly recommend!

Posted by Jason | April 02, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Benjamin | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

10/10 would definitely recommend.

I hired Kristen to handle a basic time sharing modification. In the middle of working on that everything went totally sideways. A simple modification turned into an emergency removal with CPIS getting involved due to the actions of my kids' mother. During this extraordinarily stressful time Kriste...n was kind, compassionate, and above all professional. She easily coordinated several witnesses, filed multiple emergency motions, all the while keeping me reassured and informed about the process. Kristen fought for what was in the best interest of my children and we got the result we were after. Even if everything hadn’t gone in our favor, I'd still hire her again.

Posted by Ben | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you Kristin

I had a total loss theft claim on my 2017 landrover sport. State farm was giving me a very hard time with the claim. At one point I casually mentioned that I wanted to consult with my attorney when it was first initiated and they absolutely stone walled me and would not even speak to me any further.... After a few months of desperate attempts myself trying to get help from anyone at state farm I decided to hire Kristin to officially represent me in the claim. Well upon resolution not only did she get them to cover the claim, the amount they paid out was far more than expected and for that I am truly grateful. Fantastic attorney and you absolutely cannot go wrong using her services.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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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