Drafting the Motion Check if the court has blank motion forms. Create your caption. Title your motion. Draft the introductory paragraph to the body of the motion. Request relief. Lay out the applicable facts. Make your legal argument. Insert a signature block.
Follow the order of this format, leaving a space in between each section: Your Information (first thing that goes on the inside of the letter) Name. The Date. The Judge's Information. Honorable Judge First Name Last Name. What the Letter Is Going to Address. Salutation. Body. Signature.
Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is INSERT NAME and I am with INSERT ORGANIZATION. I am writing because I need any and all written records pertaining to the case(s) and/or person(s) listed below. As well, please find enclosed a print out of the Judicial Case Search and/or CJIS document(s).
Tips for an Effective Character Letter To a Judge in California Understand the Purpose of a Character Letter. Use Specific Anecdotes Over General Praise. Address the Impact on the Defendant's Support Network. Maintain Respect For the Court. Respect the Judge's Time. Align Your Expectations with Reality.
Introduce yourself to the Court. Explain how you know (and how long you have known) the defendant. Make it personal when describing the defendant's characteristics. Can you think of examples of good deeds done by the defendant (hard work, dedication to family/church/community, generosity, etc).
This is to inform you that I wish to exercise my right to an informal review hearing. On ___________ I received a letter from the housing authority denying my application for public housing. I believe this denial was in error. State the reasons you think your application should not have been denied.
Writing Your Letter Search for a form letter. Some courts print off forms that you can use to request a hearing. Open a word processing document. Insert a salutation. Add a heading. Begin the letter with your request. Explain why you need the hearing. Provide a contact number. Sign the letter.
You simply write the letter and address to the judge, at his court. It's best to keep such a letter concise, like no more than one page, and when addressing it, it should be directed to ``The Honorable So-and-So, Judge,'' at the court address, the proper salutation being either ``Dear Judge So-and...
Type the Name and Address of the Judge or Court Staff On the next line below the name, include the name of the court in which the judge presides, such as "San Francisco Superior Court" or "United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit." Directly under the name, include the judge's address, city, state and ZIP code.