In 1859, he was named assistant judge in the Superior Court of Lower Canada and, in 1860, puisne judge for the same court. In 1885, he was named chief justice in the Quebec Superior Court.
In 1859, he was appointed deputy judge in the Superior Court of Lower Canada, and in 1860, he became an associate judge for the same court. In 1885, he was named head justice in the Quebec Superior Court.