Adam Gordon

Adam Gordon was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California on April 11, 2025, after serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 2019. A veteran prosecutor and recognized expert in strategies to combat the fentanyl epidemic, he spearheaded the creation of the Fentanyl Abatement and Suppression Team (FAST) in San Diego — now a national model. He has personally prosecuted numerous fatal fentanyl cases, including the dealer responsible for a 13-year-old’s death.