Joseph Jude Matika, 48, was sworn in Tuesday morning as Carbon County's 19th Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Matika, of Mahoning Township, took the oath of office from President Judge Roger N. Nanovic and pledged to continue the "reputation and tradition" the county court has for fairness and equality to all.
Matika's elevation to judge was part of the county court's swearing in ceremony held in courtroom one on the second floor of the courthouse in Jim Thorpe.