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.
He was designated as chief counsel for the province in 1812. In 1820, he was appointed judge in the Court of King's Bench at Montreal. From 1839 to 1842, he assumed the duties of chief justice, although without receiving the official title.