Three new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court including one for the Calgary region.

Marian De Souza became a member of the Alberta Bar in 1996.

She began her legal career representing legal-aid clients in civil, criminal, family and child protection matters.

She served in numerous roles with the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association, most recently as president and executive officer of the Alberta branch.

Former Premier David Hancock, has been appointed to the Provincial Court, Edmonton family and youth.