He was appointed a justice of the New York Supreme Court (2nd District) on June 26, 1854, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Seward Barculo, and remained on the bench until the end of 1855, being ex officio a judge of the New York Court of Appeals in 1855.
On June 26, 1854, he was appointed to serve as a justice on the New York Supreme Court (2nd District) following Seward Barculo's death. He held this position until December 31, 1855, and concurrently served as an ex officio judge of the New York Court of Appeals in 1855.