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The resources below begin with official State of Florida and federal government sources. Additional organizations are listed for informational purposes only. Hope Gateways is not affiliated with every entity listed and does not endorse specific legal outcomes. Always verify contact details, current requirements, and credentials independently.
Key Florida Statutes Governing Registration
Registration, reporting, verification, and limited avenues for relief are governed primarily by the following provisions of the Florida Statutes. Full text is available through the official Online Sunshine system maintained by the Florida Legislature.
Section 943.0435, Florida Statutes
Sexual offenders required to register with the department; reporting duties; reregistration; penalties; and criteria for petitioning for removal of the registration requirement after qualifying periods of compliance.
Fla. Stat. § 943.0435
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Section 775.21, Florida Statutes
The Florida Sexual Predators Act. Defines sexual predator designation, heightened registration and notification requirements, and related enforcement provisions.
Fla. Stat. § 775.21
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Section 943.04354, Florida Statutes
Special circumstances for removal of the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator (commonly referenced in connection with certain age-proximity cases).
Fla. Stat. § 943.04354
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Online Sunshine – Official Statutes Portal
The authoritative source for current Florida Statutes maintained by the Florida Legislature. Use this portal to confirm the most recent text of any cited provision.
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Florida Attorneys Experienced with Registry & Post-Conviction Matters
The following attorneys have been publicly associated with registry-related representation or listed in connection with Florida Action Committee resources. Listing does not constitute a recommendation or the creation of an attorney–client relationship.
Important: This is not legal advice. Confirm current Florida Bar status, availability, and suitability for your specific circumstances before contacting any attorney.
Ron M. Kleiner
Law Office of Ron M. Kleiner – South Florida (Miami / Fort Lauderdale)
Florida Bar No. 115139
Handles sex-offender registry removal petitions, post-conviction relief, and related matters.
Gilbert A. Schaffnit
Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit – Gainesville area
Florida Bar No. 249769
Criminal defense attorney with experience in sex crimes, federal matters, and post-conviction work.
Valerie Jonas
Weitzner & Jonas, P.A. – Miami area
Florida Bar No. 616079
Emphasis on post-conviction sex-offender issues, appeals, and civil rights matters.
Beth Weitzner
Weitzner & Jonas, P.A. – Miami / Coral Gables area
Florida Bar admission year 1975
Extensive appellate experience and representation involving registrants.
Michael Kimberly
Winston & Strawn LLP – Primarily Washington, D.C. / national appellate practice
Publicly associated with major constitutional litigation concerning aspects of Florida’s registry framework.
Supreme Court and appellate advocate.
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