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Canon 3 - A Judge Shall Conduct The Judge's Personal And Extrajudicial Activities To Minimize The Risk Of Conflict With The Obligations Of Judicial Office
Rule 3.10 - Practice Of Law

Wash. Code. Jud. Cond. 3.10

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As amended throough October 10, 2024
Rule 3.10 - Practice Of Law
(A) A judge shall not practice law. A judge may act pro se or on behalf of their marital community or domestic partnership 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 adjudicative forum.
(B) This rule does not prevent the practice of law pursuant to national or state military service.

Wash. Code. Jud. Cond. 3.10

Comment

[1] A judge may act pro se or on behalf of his or her marital community or domestic partnership 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.