US Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones Attends “Passing of the Gavel” Ceremony Honoring Chief Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan

MIAMI - U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones joined colleagues, judges, and community leaders at this year's Passing of the Gavel ceremony, marking the investiture of Chief Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan as Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Chief Judge Fajardo Orshan, who previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida during President Donald J. Trump's first administration (Trump 45), led the Office in landmark prosecutions that strengthened the district's reputation as one of the nation's most active and impactful. Prior to her federal appointment, she served with distinction as a circuit judge in Miami-Dade County.

U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones reflected on their long professional connection:

"I had the privilege of serving as a line prosecutor under Judge Ariana's leadership during her tenure as U.S. Attorney. Later, we served together on the bench as judges. Today, it is a deep honor to return to this Court, now as U.S. Attorney myself, and to celebrate Judge Ariana's elevation by her peers to Chief Judge and her career of service to justice and to our community."

The Passing of the Gavel ceremony, a longstanding tradition in South Florida's legal community, recognizes the installation of the new Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and the continuity of leadership within the judiciary.

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