Overview

• Adam Gordon was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California on April 11, 2025, by Chief Judge Cynthia A. Bashant.
• His appointment was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi, with a mandate to prioritize border security, prosecuting cartel leaders, and addressing the fentanyl epidemic.
• Gordon, a career prosecutor, is recognized for his role in creating the Fentanyl Abatement and Suppression Team (FAST), a national model for tackling fentanyl distribution.
• The Southern District of California, encompassing San Diego and Imperial counties, is one of the nation’s busiest federal districts, with approximately 300 attorneys and staff under Gordon's leadership.
• Earlier discrepancies in appointment reporting, including outdated DOJ website listings, have been resolved with Gordon’s official confirmation.