I see there are approximately 22 judicial openings in Philadelphia for the 2017 election process. A number of lawyers, and some with only a few years’ experience, are speaking of running for the office. Are there any ethical prohibitions for a young lawyer or a lawyer with only limited experience?
The answer, unfortunately, is no. In days of old, it was rare that a very young person would be elected to the bench. There were exceptions, but usually the exceptions were because of a famous father or a major political mentor.
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