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Canon 3 - A judge shall conduct the judge's personal and extrajudicial activities so as to minimize the risk of conflict with the obligations of judicial office
Rule 3.10 - Practice of Law

Ohio Jud. Cond. R. 3.10

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As amended through October 29, 2024
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.

Ohio. Jud. Cond. R. 3.10

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.

Comparison to Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct

Rule 3.10 is substantially the same as Ohio Canon 4(F).

Comparison to ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct

Rule 3.10 is identical to Model Rule 3.10.