MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin has appointed a new judge to the state superior court.

Norwich attorney Kevin Griffin was assigned to Chittenden County.

Griffin served as a law clerk to Justice William Hill from 1982-1983. He has owned Griffin, Marsicovetere & Wilkes, PC since 1993. His practice has involved criminal defense, including work as a public defender on serious felonies, family law and general civil litigation.