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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.

Comment Text: 

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.

Associated Court Rules: 
Arkansas Code of Judicial Conduct
Group Title: 
CANON 3

Source URL: https://courts.arkansas.gov/rules-and-administrative-orders/court-rules/rule-310-practice-law