This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Tips for an Effective Character Letter for a Judge Address Your Letter to the Judge. Establish a Clear Relationship with the Defendant. Be Truthful. Be Positive. Include a Discussion of the Crime. Do Not Suggest Penalties for the Crime.
After your motion or letter has been filed in the clerk's office, the judge or judges on the case will consider it, along with any responses from the other parties. The court may schedule a hearing on the request or may rule on it based solely on the written information that you and other parties have filed.
You can address the judge to “The Honorable First Name Last Name” or “Judge First Name Last Name” or “Judge Last Name.” It is redundant to say “Honorable Judge” so use either “Judge” or “Honorable.”
They should be addressed either to the Honorable FIRST NAME LAST NAME or Judge FIRST NAME LAST NAME. Although you can put the case number on the letter, it is not necessary, as it will be submitted by the lawyer.
This will normally be the courthouse in which she presides. For example, you may write: Honorable Judge's Full Name, United States District Judge, 11 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242. This name and address should be left-justified and written out as you would an address at the top of any letter, below the date.
DO be respectful to the judge; address him or her as "Your Honor" or "Judge." DON'T chew gum in the courtrooms.
WHAT IS AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE? The Court may issue an Order to Show Cause to tell you that you did not follow the Court's rules, directions, or deadlines and/or to instruct you to file one or more documents by a certain date.
Steps Write the date and the judge's address in the top left. Write your own address beneath this. Write "Dear Judge (surname)," to begin the letter. Use the language in which you write best. Refer to the name of the case (if relevant). Make the purpose of your letter clear. Keep the letter short and simple.
1. Use formal language: Address the judge as "Honorable Full Name". 2. Include proper titles: Use "Dear Judge Last Name" as the salutation.
1. Use formal language: Address the judge as "Honorable Full Name". 2. Include proper titles: Use "Dear Judge Last Name" as the salutation.