Sam Rabin Application PackageRabin Samuel J
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
9 Island Avenue, Apt. 2101 Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33139
State Zip Code
305-905-0502305-358-1064
HomeWork
sjr@miamilawyer.com
Email Address
305-905-0502
Cellular
Miami
Business Address
1SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 2600
City
Florida
State
33131
Zip Code
Rabin & Lopez P.A.
Occupation:Business Name:
Attorney
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:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Ad Hoc Advisory Charter Review and Revision Board
Police/Citizens Relations Committee
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
The Florida Bar 273831 2/15/1979 1/1/2050
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:South Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony: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?
Police/Citizen Relations Committee
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
As a lawyer I think I can contribute to the committee.
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
Miami Beach Bar Associstion Member
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
9 Island Avenue, Apt, 2101, Miami Beach, FL 33139
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
_____________________________
¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND
THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE A
BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. I HAVE RECEIVED, READ, AND WILL
ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF
CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS” AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE
CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.
I Samuel Rabin agreed to the following terms on 1/12/2023 2:36:39 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
YES
YES
YES
YES
I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as
public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
SAMUEL J. RABIN, JR., ESQUIRE
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SAMUEL J. RABIN, JR., ESQUIRE
ONE SOUTHEAST THIRD AVENUE TELEPHONE: (305) 358-1064
SUITE 2600 FACSIMILE: (305) 372-1644
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 EMAIL: sjr@miamilawyer.com
WEBSITE: www.miamilawyer.com
EMPLOYMENT:
2019 to Present LAW FIRM OF RABIN & LOPEZ, P.A. - Miami, FL
Partnership: 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.
1995 to 2019 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.
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.
SAMUEL J. RABIN, JR., ESQUIRE
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1979 thru 1981 Felony Trial Division: Worked in the felony trial division handling
prosecutions of all classes and degrees of felony crimes.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
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
SAMUEL J. RABIN, JR., ESQUIRE
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Vice-Chairman
EDUCATION:
Nova University School of Law
Juris Doctor Degree conferred 1978
Purdue University
BSIM Degree conferred 1976
CHARITABLE & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Sunset Island III & 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