Standard 2(P) Limitations on practice of law

A judge may not practice law. Notwithstanding this prohibition, a judge may act pro se. A judge may, without compensation, give legal advice to and draft or review documents for a member of the judge’s family. However, a judge must not act as an advocate or negotiator for a member of the judge’s family in a legal matter. This section does not apply to all judges as set forth in Exceptions to Applicability 3 and 4. The practice of law by retired judges and Commissioners who are receiving benefits under the Judicial Retirement System is governed by the provisions of the Virginia Code.