U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones Received Prosecutors Award
The Southern District of Florida top prosecutor was honored during the 2026 Justice Award Dinner in Miami.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Law Enforcement
U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones accepted the League of Prosecutors' President's Award in Miami this year. The recognition celebrates his long-standing commitment to public service and the legal system.
Why it matters
The award marks a milestone in the career of the Southern District's lead prosecutor, who was sworn in last year. It highlights the intersection of military background and judiciary experience in federal law enforcement roles today.
The League of Prosecutors, founded in 2002, honored the U.S. Attorney for his 23 years of military service as an Air Force Colonel. The specific criteria for the award focused on his contributions to justice, public service, and the broader community.
The players
Jason A. Reding Quiñones
The current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
League of Prosecutors
A legal organization founded in 2002 that grants annual awards for public service.
The details
The League of Prosecutors presented the honor at their annual Justice Award Dinner held in Miami. Reding Quiñones, who took office on August 13, 2025, previously worked as a Florida trial judge and completed more than two decades in the Air Force. The award serves as a reflection of his career trajectory from the military to his current role leading federal prosecutions in the Southern District of Florida.
Timeline
The League of Prosecutors was established in 2002.
Reding Quiñones was sworn in as U.S. Attorney on August 13, 2025.
The Justice Award Dinner occurred in 2026.
Beyond the 305
The 2026 Justice Award Dinner follows a long tradition of legal professionals gathering in Miami to recognize excellence in the field. This event reinforces the city's role as a recurring site for high-profile judicial recognition and professional networking.
Residents of the Southern District of Florida may recognize this appointment and recognition as part of the continuity in federal leadership. The role oversees key legal actions that affect the entire district, including the local community's federal court proceedings.
The takeaway
Reding Quiñones' tenure continues to influence the region's judicial landscape following his transition from the military and state judiciary. Follow upcoming federal court proceedings in the Southern District to track the office's ongoing work.
Further reading
Learn more about the federal justice system in our local Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
