Attorney
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Kristin Padowitz earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Subsequently, she went on to earn her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. While in law school, Kristin was a member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and gained civil experience by working as a law clerk at the Florida Department of Transportation. Also during that time, Kristin was a law clerk at the Broward County Guardian Ad Litem Office. Kristin’s passion for criminal law was ignited when she was approved by the Florida Supreme Court to participate as a Certified Legal Intern at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office. When Kristin’s internship ended, she continued to volunteer her time with the Broward County Public Defender’s Office until she was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999 and hired as an Assistant Public Defender.
