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Illinois Supreme Court RulesArticle XI - Illinois Code Of Judicial Conduct Of 2023
Canon 3 - A Judge Shall Conduct The Judge's Personal And Extrajudicial Activities To Minimize The Risk Of Conflict With The Obligations Of Judicial Office
Rule 3.10 - Practice Of Law

Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 3.10

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As amended through May 30, 2024
Rule 3.10 - Practice Of Law

A judge shall not practice law. A judge may act pro se in all legal matters.

Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 3.10

Adopted July 1, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023.

COMMENTS

[1] A judge may act prose in all legal matters, including matters involving litigation and matters involving appearances before or other dealings with governmental bodies. A judge must not use the prestige of office to advance the judge's personal or family interests. See Rule 1.3.