Frank Noble Jr. took his oath of office Monday as Jefferson County probate and juvenile judge inside the Jefferson County Justice Center. Noble was unopposed in the Nov. 3 election. Outgoing Judge Joseph Corabi, whom Noble served with as a magistrate, delivered the oath and called Noble “a leader” and “the perfect judge,” stating his time working with Noble was “the privilege of a lifetime.” Noble thanked his family, Corabi, the court staffs. “I will do everything in my power to do the best that I can for the kids of Jefferson County, the citizens of Jefferson County and for all of (the court staff),” Noble said.

— Andrew Grimm