Statute · New York Judiciary Law
N.Y. Jud. Law § 16 — Judge prohibited from practicing law in his court
N.Y. Jud. Law § 16
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Judiciary Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 16. Judge prohibited from practicing law in his court. A judge shall not practice or act as an attorney or counsellor in a court of which he is, or is entitled to act as a member, or in an action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding originating in that court.
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N.Y. Jud. Law § 16 — Judge prohibited from practicing law in his court is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 16. Judge prohibited from practicing law in his court. A judge shall not practice or act as an attorney or counsellor in a court of which he is, or is entitled to act as a member, or in an action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding originating in that court.