U.S. Attorney Ferrer wins national award from Hispanic Bar

Wifredo Ferrer, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, was recognized as the Hispanic National Bar Association's 2015 Latino Lawyer of the Year on Friday at the group's convention in Boston.

The award honored Ferrer for his commitment to the advancement of the HNBA's mission and contributions to the Hispanic community, particularly in South Florida.

Ferrer, who was appointed as U.S. attorney by President Barack Obama, oversees a 240-lawyer office that prosecutes criminal and civil cases from Key West to Fort Pierce. The son of Cuban immigrants, Ferrer grew up in Hialeah, graduated from the University of Miami and obtained his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

This story was originally published September 4, 2015 at 3:49 PM with the headline "U.S. Attorney Ferrer wins national award from Hispanic Bar."