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A judge or surrogate or former judge or surrogate shall not act as attorney or counsellor in any action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding, which has been before him in his official character.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Judiciary Law - JUD § 17. Judge prohibited from practicing in cause which has been before him - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/judiciary-law/jud-sect-17/
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