W. Va. Jud. Cond. 3.10
As amended through January 31, 2024
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.
W. Va. Jud. Cond. 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.
Clerk's Notes on Rule 3.10
Rule 3.10 and its comment are based entirely on the 2007 Model Code.