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Specialties
DUI
Misdemeanor and Felony Assault
Misdemeanor and Felony Theft
Domestic Violence
Harassment
Violating a No Contact Order
Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide
Sex Crimes
Gun Crimes and other Weapons Related Charges
Arson
Burglary & Trespassing
Fraud
Criminal Defense Attorneys
History
Established in 1998.
As a sole practitioner with years of growth and success, I was approahced by another criminal defense lawyer and asked to join his firm. I accepted the invitation and joined Goddard, Wetherall, Wonder & Padula. I left GWWP in 2007 to start the firm: Padula & Associates, L.L.C. Since 2007, I have worked tirelessly to create a firm that is unique in the criminal defense arena. My staff and I focus all of our efforts on cleint needs. We are available 24⁄7 because, in our area of law, clients often have legal situations that develope after hours. I believe the diligence and compassion of this firm is unmatched by any other criminal defense firm. I am confident you will notice the difference during our first meeting.
Meet the Business Owner
Lizanne P.
Business Owner
Lizanne was born and raised in S. Florida. After High School, she majored in Psychology at the University of Denver. Lizanne then attended Law School at the University of Cincinnati. Upon graduation, Lizanne moved to Washington and worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for 5 years. As a Prosecutor she handled everything from DUI and DV cases to Drug and Homicide cases. Lizanne eventually decided to open her own practice and began to build a reputation as an attorney adept at handling complicated and difficult cases. As her practice expanded, Lizanne accepted an invitation to join Goddard & Wetherall and created Goddard, Wetherall, Wonder, and Padula. Lizanne continued to build a reputation as an outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney and in 2002 and 2003 received distinction as a «Rising Star» by Law and Politics. Then in 2004 and 2005 she was voted a «Super Lawyer» by her peers. In 2007, Padula & Associates was created. Lizanne continues to focus on criminal defense cases.