Later, he took over John's Lordship of Ireland and replaced his justiciar. His mother was Joan de Marisco, daughter of the Justiciar of Ireland, Geoffrey de Marisco. William was appointed as Justiciar of Ireland (1224-1226) and managed to subdue de Lacy. It was administered with the Palatinate of Chester and Flint by the Justiciar of Chester. Breivik believed himself to be the "knight Justiciar grand master" of a Templar organisation. He was only outranked in government by the Justiciar (now obsolete). He served as joint Justiciar of Lothian serving from 1171 to 1178. The justiciar, the aldermen, lawyers, members of the provincial council, and the nobility were exempt. From 1228 to 1232 he held the high office of justiciar of Ireland. Aline was the daughter of Philip Basset, who had also served as Justiciar. His many duties have led to him being considered the first Chief Justiciar of England. Sometimes Galloway had its own Justiciar too. The Midnight Sons track down Foundry who gives them a sword called Justiciar. The office of Justiciar and Judex were just two ways that Scottish society was governed. At first the justiciar was successful.