Jason Reding Quiñones

Jason Reding Quiñones is an American lawyer serving as the United States Attorney for the District of Southern Florida since 2025.

Early life, education, and military service Reding Quiñones is the son of a Cuban political refugee. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor degree from the Florida International University College of Law in 2008.

Reding Quiñones has served in the military since 2003 when he enlisted in the Army. His military service has spanned infantry, operational law, national security, and combat advising and has included roles such as cavalry scout, infantry officer, logistics officer, and judge advocate. On April 1, 2026, Reding Quiñones was promoted to Colonel. U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones Defense Meritorious Service Medal Colonel Reding Quiñones currently serves as the senior reserve legal advisor to the Staff Judge Advocate at United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), where he advises the 4-star Combatant Commander and senior military leadership on the legal authorities governing combat operations, maritime interdiction, intelligence activities, force protection, and national security operations

Since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel, Colonel Reding Quiñones has advised on kinetic military operations across the Central Command theater, helping provide legal oversight and operational guidance during some of the most consequential military actions in the region, including sustained regional defense operations, the twelve-day conflict between Iran and Israel, and current U.S. naval blockade and maritime interdiction operations targeting Iranian commercial and military vessels.

In this current military role, Colonel Reding Quiñones has served as a senior law advisor during combat operations, advising commanders on the lawful employment of force, rules of engagement, targeting authorities, maritime seizure operations, and escalation response.

His military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, reflecting outstanding service across combat support, operational law, and joint military missions.

Career Prior to his appointment, U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones served as a trial judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, where he presided over both civil and criminal domestic violence cases. His previous federal service includes work as a national security official in the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, where he focused on counterterrorism matters and intelligence operations, and as a federal prosecutor in both the Eastern District of Virginia and the Southern District of Florida, where he tried both civil and criminal cases on behalf of the United States.

In May 2026, he was appointed to the Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC). The AGAC is a select body of United States Attorneys chosen by the Attorney General to advise Department leadership on national law enforcement priorities, Department policy, and the administration of justice. The AGAC is composed of a group of United States Attorneys from across the country and is designed to ensure broad geographic, operational, and subject-matter representation. Members work through subcommittees and working groups on issues including violent crime, national security, immigration enforcement, cybercrime, fraud, victim services, and intergovernmental coordination. Under United States Department of Justice policy and regulation, the Committee plays a central role in ensuring that the experience of federal prosecutors in the field informs national Department strategy.

As United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Reding Quiñones has prioritized violent crime reduction, criminal immigration enforcement, public corruption, cyber-enabled/crypto fraud, and transnational criminal organizations. His appointment to the AGAC reflects both his leadership in one of the nation’s most complex federal districts and the important role the Southern District of Florida plays in confronting emerging threats to public safety and national security.

U.S. Attorney for the District of Southern Florida On March 10, 2025, Reding Quiñones was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Attorney for the District of Southern Florida. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 2, 2025, and sworn into office on August 13, 2025. Reding Quiñones was the first U.S. Attorney confirmed during President Trump's second term.

During his first year of tenure as U.S. Attorney, Reding Quiñones's office has overseen significant prosecutions. In September 2025, a jury found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty for his role in the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump and for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer. Routh was subsequently sentenced to life in prison by Judge Aileen Cannon.

In November 2025, charges were filed against then Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick for her role in stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and for making illegal campaign contributions. That case remains pending.

In May 2026, a federal jury in Miami found former U.S. Congressman David Rivera and lobbyist Esther Nuhfer guilty of secretly lobbying on behalf of the Venezuelan government and laundering millions of dollars tied to that work, in violation of the Foreign Agent Registration Act.

In May 2026, a federal jury in Miami found four defendants guilty for their roles in the July 7, 2021 assassination of Hatian President Jovenel Moise.

On May 20, 2026, Reding Quiñones unsealed a historic indictment charging Raul Castro along with other co-defendants for their alleged roles in the Feb. 24, 1996 shoot‑down of two unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR), also known as Hermanos al Rescate, over international waters.

Awards and Recognitions Reding Quiñones has received a number of a awards and recognitions during his professional career.

From December 2004 to October 2007, Reding Quiñones was recognized for his outstanding leadership and dedication as a Platoon Leader and Unit Executive Officer. In 2011, Reding Quiñones received the Outstanding Air Reserve Component Judge Advocate of the Year Award. In October 2018, Reding Quiñones was recognized for this work in the Office of Intelligence in the National Security Division from January 2016 through October 2018. In June 2021, Reding Quiñones successfully completed the a diploma for successful completion of the United States Airforce Air War College. On October 7, 2025, the Cuban American Bar Association recognized Reding Quiñones for his appointment as U.S. Attorney at an evening reception. The award recognized his distinguished service and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. In October 2024, Reding Quiñones celebrated his Judicial Investiture as a Miami-Dade County Court judge. At that ceremony, he was honored by the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Cuban American Bar Association, among others. On December 5, 2024, Reding Quiñones received the Florida Patriot Award at the 4th Annual Florida Patriot Awards celebration. The award was presented by the Cuban American Bar Association to recognize his distinguished service by veteran leaders in our legal community. In September 2025, Reding Quiñones was awarded with the Defense Meritorious Service medal for his military service. The medal was awarded in recognition of his exceptional performance as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. On November 13, 2025, he Key to the City of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez. On December 4, 2025, Reding Quiñones was named an Honorary Conch by Monroe County leadership. On January 22, 2026, Reding Quinones was given the Key to the City of Hialeah on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. On March 2, 2026, Reding Quiñones received the Notable Alumni Award from Florida International University School of Law for his career accomplishments.