Jorgelina E. Araneda
Professional biography
Jorgelina E. Araneda
Ms. Araneda was licensed to practice law in 1990. She is admitted to U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UNC-Chapel Hill, her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law (1989), and Master of Laws from George Washington School of Law (1992).
Published decisions
U.S. v. Lefsih, 867 F.3d 459 (4th Cir. 2017)
U.S. v. Berry, 814 F.3d 192 (4th Cir. 2016)
U.S. v. AlSabahi, 719 F.3d 315 (4th Cir. 2013)
U.S. v. King, 628 F.3d 693 (4th Cir. 2011)
Professional memberships
Wake County Bar Association, North Carolina
American Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Other
Super Lawyers (2012–2026)
Lawyers of Distinction “2026 Most Influential Lawyers”
Legal Elite Business North Carolina (2025)
American Bar Foundation Fellow (2021)