U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones attended the Passing of the Gavel ceremony in Miami, which marked the investiture of Chief Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan as Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Chief Judge Fajardo Orshan previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida during President Donald J. Trump’s administration. During her time in that role, she led prosecutions that contributed to the district’s reputation for being active and impactful. Before her federal appointment, she was a circuit judge in Miami-Dade County.
Reflecting on their professional relationship, U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones stated: “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 is a tradition in South Florida’s legal community that marks the installation of a new Chief Judge and highlights continuity within the judiciary.
