No, the judge may write a letter of recommendation on court stationery for lawyers or law enforcement officers with whom the judge has worked. Again, the comments should be confined to the judge’s personal observations about the professional performance of the attorney or the law enforcement officer.

The letter should clearly state that the comments are based on the judge’s personal observations and the views expressed in the letter are not necessarily those of the other members of the court. In some instances it may be appropriate for the judge to include a disclaimer stating that the judge is not attempting to lend the prestige of the office to advance the private interests of others. (Opinion 87-10) (Opinion 93-24)