Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Kristin Rae Padowitz
About Kristin
Biography
Kristin Padowitz has devoted her practice of law to helping those in need of a family attorney. Kristin eagerly advocates on behalf of her clients in need of a family lawyer in the areas of divorce, child custody, responsibility and support, alimony, equitable distribution, restraining orders and domestic violence, among others. Kristin not only utilizes her abundant legal experience in the representation of her clients, but also her kindness, compassion and humanity when it is needed most. But make no mistake – Kristin Padowitz has built her reputation within the legal community as an aggressive and talented trial lawyer who is not afraid to take a case to trial. Where circumstances require, for example, in a highly-contested divorce case, Kristin Padowitz provides zealous representation and is fierce in the court room.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Kristin Padowitz
12 SE 7th St #700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Kristin Rae Padowitz's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
47 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (47)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (21)
Professionalism (20)
Case Results (19)
Recommendation (19)
Communication Style (18)
Responsiveness (15)
Compassion (12)
Practice Area Knowledge (10)
Character & Conduct (9)
General Knowledge (7)
Trustworthiness (6)
Cost of Services (5)
Staff & Support (3)
Payment Plans (2)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 1 star
Posted by Joseph | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Be aware!
It seems like this site doesn't like posting bad reviews since they wouldn't allow my previous post I'll keep it short and sweet. I spent $20k and was the biggest waste of time and money in my life. Horrible advice and representation. This is my opinion from 1st hand experience and I would recommen...
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.
Kristin Padowitz
Replied last May 26, 2019Kristin 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.
Kristin Rae Padowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer, she is fantastic, passionate and experienced."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
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 CommitteeVice Chair
2017 - Present
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeExecutive Committee
2017 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Weston Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaFederal Bar Member
2016 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Florida BarMember
Broward County Women Lawyers' Association
Member
Federal Bar Association (Broward County chapter)
Member
2017 - 2018
B'nai B'rith Justice UnitMember
Education
1999
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Central Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English