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

46 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kristen took one of the hardest decisions to make, divorce, and guided me to a successful conclusion. I am very grateful for her

Kristin guided me through one of the most difficult decisions of my life, a divorce. I am very grateful for her expertise and patience. I have my life back and am looking forward to a new future

Posted by Rick | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best in South Florida!

Choosing the right Attorney is a arduous task. I don't think I could have chose better! She was very knowledgeable and experienced. She handled all filings most expediently, while always keeping an open dialog with me, either with, Text, Emails, or Phone calls. She was also a great Advisor to me wi...th her years of experience. Thank you again Kristin!

Posted by Iriana Quintero | January 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended attorney

I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding support and guidance my divorce attorney provided throughout such a challenging time in my life. From the very beginning, they demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and a deep understanding of my situation. They always took the time to listen to my con...cerns and made sure I felt heard and supported every step of the way. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident in how they handled my case, ensuring that my rights were protected and my best interests prioritized. They were always available to answer my questions, explain the legal process clearly, and provide sound advice, which gave me peace of mind during an otherwise stressful experience. What stood out most was their dedication and genuine care for my well-being. They worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome, and I couldn’t have asked for a more skilled and compassionate advocate. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a divorce attorney—they truly go above and beyond for their clients.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

If you don't hire Kristin Padowitz, then you are not getting the best!

We needed Ms. Padowitz for an emergency child custody/timeshare case. After interviewing other family lawyers, what helped us select Kristin of course her many years of experience but also, it was her answering questions personally versus going through assistants or other attorneys. She always picks ...up her own phone. After hiring Kristin, it was evident she had decades of high level experience and would not leave any stone unturned. When you are going through something so difficult you NEED to feel secure that your lawyer has your back. We totally felt this during 2 very stressful years of going through this. She honestly cares and showed compassion the entire time and worked relentlessly to make sure the outcomes were in our favor. She also demonstrated great patience by allowed my wife to be part of everything and never frowned upon the very long checklist my wife had throughout the trail. We feel indebted to Kristin for helping me get custody of my child in a situation that felt impossible. We love Kristin, she is family and we are forever grateful with how she helped us be a family once again. If you are looking for the best results in difficult and sometimes unfair court system, Ms. Padowitz is the right professional to fight for your case and help guide you along the way. Thank you everyone in the Law Office of Kristin Padowitz, P.A.!! Small team but mighty!

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.

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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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