TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A magistrate judge has been named to the position of Kansas Department of Labor administrative law judge.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports state Department of Labor Secretary Lana Gordon announced Steven Roth’s appointment Tuesday. He’ll serve in the position in Topeka.

Roth’s nomination was submitted by the workers compensation and employment security boards nominating committee to fill the position previously held by Judge Brad Avery.

Roth was an attorney in private practice before he became a magistrate judge 22 years ago.