Our client was convicted of a misdemeanor sex offense 17 years ago and found to be a level 2 sex offender after an initial hearing under the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA). In the years since his conviction, he engaged in sex offender treatment, substance abuse treatment, and mental health treatment. He was released from probation early. He was married, had children, pursued advanced education, and held steady jobs despite being underemployed due to discrimination over his sex offender status. He volunteered in his community. He provided a heartfelt personal statement and multiple character letters to support his petition for a downward modification. The Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders recommended modification, the District Attorney agreed it was appropriate, and the Court granted it. As a level 1, our client will no longer be publicly viewable on the sex offender registry and, even better, he will come off the registry altogether at the 20-year mark, which is coming up very soon for this client. If you are a sex offender and find yourself in similar circumstances, contact our office today.