He was named advocate general for the province in 1812. In 1820, he was named judge in the Court of King's Bench at Montreal. From 1839 to 1842, he took on the functions of chief justice, without receiving the title.
In 1812, he was designated as a representative for the province. Two years later, in 1820, he was appointed to serve as a judge in the Court of King's Bench at Montreal. From 1839 to 1842, he took on the responsibilities of chief justice, although he did not receive the formal designation.