Code of Judicial Conduct
Chapter 1, App. 4
Rule 3.10 Practice of Law

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.

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.

[2] This Rule does not prohibit the practice of law pursuant to military service.

Historical Data Approved by order of the Supreme Court, 2010 OK 90, effective April 15, 2011.