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Rule 3.10 - Practice of Law

Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 3.10

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Rule 3.10 - Practice of Law

A judge shall not practice law. A judge may act pro se and may, without compensation, give legal advice to and draft or review documents for a member of the judge's family,* but is prohibited from serving as the family member's lawyer in any forum.

Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 3.10

Amended by Order 2018-17, eff. 11/29/2018; adopted by Order 2018-04, eff. 1/31/2018.

Comment

[1] A judge may act pro se 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.