AUGUSTA — Governor Paul R. LePage today administered the oath of office to Patrick C. Larson of Bangor as a District Court Judge.

Judge Larson served an assistant attorney general at the Office of the Attorney General, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felony drug cases. Prior to his serving as assistant attorney general, he served as assistant district attorney in Penobscot and Hancock Counties.

He was also a partner at Ferm, Collier & Larson, concentrating in the areas of criminal defense, family law, business litigation and real estate. Judge Larson is a graduate of the University of Maine and Ohio Northern University College of Law.

"As Governor, I have the utmost respect for those serving in the Judicial Branch," said Governor LePage, in a news release. "In choosing judges, my focus is on the qualifications, demeanor, and integrity of the candidates. These respected professionals reflect those priorities. I am confident they will live up to the high standards we expect from Maine judges."