Samuel Rabin Application Package M I AM I B EAC HCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Rabin Samuel J
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 9 Island Avenue#2101 Miami Beach Florida 33139
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-905-0502 305-358-1064 sjr@miamilawyer.com
Home Work Email Address
Business Name: Rabin&Lopez P.A. Position: Attorney
Address: 800 Brickell Avenue,Suite 1400 Miami Florida 33131
Street City State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a and b: Members of agencies, boards,and committees shall be affiliated with the city;this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:a)an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months;or b)an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6)months: No
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I have been on the Cultural Arts Council for 4 years and bring continuity to the committee.
•Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1]first choice[2]second choice,and[3]third choice. Please note that only three(3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Cultural Arts Council
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
• Board members are required to file Form 1 —"Statement of Financial Interest"with the State.
If you seek appointment to a professional seat(e.g., lawyer,architect,etc.)on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review
Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board,attach a copy of your currently-effectively license,and furnish the
following information:
Type of Professional License License Number
License Issuance Date License Expiration Date
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children,their
ages,and which programs. List below:
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• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail:
•Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes If yes,which board?
Cultural Arts Council
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
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• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
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The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed,you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include,but are not limited to,the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office(Miami
Beach Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
(re:CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition,during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties(CFR 570.611).
Upon request,copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received,read and will abide by Chapter 2,Article
VII—of the City Code"Standards of Conduct for City Officers,Employees and Agency Members."
I Samuel Rabin agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
SAMUEL J. RABIN,JR., ESQUIRE
800 BRICKELL AVENUE TELEPHONE: (305)358-1064
SUITE 1400 FACSIMILE: (305)372-1644
MIAMI,FLORIDA 33131 EMAIL: sjrt«>miamilawver.com
WEBSITE: www.miamilawyer.com
EMPLOYMENT:
1995 to present LAW FIRM OF SAMUEL J.RABIN,JR.,P.A.-Miami, FL
Sole Practitioner: Practice devoted exclusively to criminal defense in
the federal courts of the United States of America and the state courts of
Florida. Within the field of criminal law, the firm specializes in white
collar offenses and violations of federal criminal law; health care related
litigation; money laundering and banking related offenses; grand jury
matters and litigation with the internal revenue service.
1985 -1995 LAW FIRM OF MOORE AND RABIN,P.A. -Miami, FL
Partner: Firm practiced exclusively in field of criminal defense in the
federal courts of the United States of America and the state courts of
Florida.
1978 -1985 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE-Miami, FL
1983 thru 1985 Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney to State Attorney Janet
Reno: Handled major crime prosecutions (capital murder cases) and
major narcotics trafficking and conspiracy cases. Cross-designated to
prosecute federal drug cases through a government strike force known as
CENTAC 26.
1982 thru 1983 Division Chief: Supervisor of group of attorneys in a felony trial unit.
1981 thru 1981 Narcotics Division: Trial attorney in this unit which concentrated on
narcotic related offenses.
1979 thru 1981 Felony Trial Division: Worked in the felony trial division handling
prosecutions of all classes and degrees of felony crimes.
SAMUEL J.RABIN,JR.,ESQUIRE
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$M.IA.L1MISSIONS:
Supreme Court of the United States of America
Supreme Court of the State of Florida
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member- 1985 to present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter
Board of Directors&Member- 1987 to present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Statewide Director-1995 to present
National Health Lawyer's Association
Member- 1994 to present
Dade County Bar Federal Courts Committee
Member- 1993&1997
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Charter Member- 1992 to present
Federal Bar Association
Member- 1986 to present
Florida Bar Association
Member- 1979 to present
Florida Bar Grievance Committee
Member-1991. -1994
Florida Bar Grievance Committee
Chairman-1993—1994
American Bar Association
Member-1979 to present
Dade County Bar Association
Member-1979 to present
Federal Bar Committee
Co-Chairman
Criminal Courts Committee
Vice-Chairman
Dade County Bar Association
Vice-Chairman
SAMUEL J.RABIN,JR.,ESQUIRE
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EDUCATION:
Nova University School of Law
)uris Doctor Degree conferred 1978
Purdue University
BSIM Degree conferred 1976
CHARLTARGA iII ATIQNS:
Sunset Island.III Sr IV Homeowner's Association
Board Member
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Member
Bench &Bar Unit of B'Nai B'Rith
Member
American Civil Liberties Union
Member
Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'Rith
Member
Rabbi's Advisory Board of Temple Israel of Greater Miami
Member
Temple Beth Sholom
Member
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