Natalie Martinez, standing with her family, is congratulated after being sworn in by Judge Christa M. Daily Friday afternoon as the Third Judicial District's newest sitting judge. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Natalie Martinez says the Pledge of Allegiance with her daughter prior to being sworn in Friday as the Third District’s newest judge Friday at the Jail and Justice Center. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Newly installed Judge Natalie Martinez makes her first remarks from the bench after being sworn in as the newest Third District judge Friday afternoon at Austin’s Jail and Justice Building. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com