A new magistrate judge

Saturday, September 27, 2014

By Tammy Helm

Tammy Helm/Tribune photo Valorie LeBlanc is sworn in Friday as a Sixth Judicial District Magistrate, replacing Rebecca R. Stephan who recently retired. Leading the ceremony was Richard M. Smith, chief judge of the Sixth Judicial District, left, while Valorie's husband, Pierre LeBlanc watches. A reception was held following the ceremony in the courtroom, which was filled to capacity with friends, family and associates.

Valorie LeBlanc is sworn in Friday as a Sixth Judicial District Magistrate, replacing Rebecca R. Stephan who recently retired. Leading the ceremony was Richard M. Smith, chief judge of the Sixth Judicial District, left, while Valorie's husband, Pierre LeBlanc watches. A reception was held following the ceremony in the courtroom, which was filled to capacity with friends, family and associates.