Outside of the Supreme Court, always use “The Honorable (full name)” in your correspondence.
Most courts will accept copies of electronically delivered letters, but be sure to check with the attorney first. Remember that judges read hundreds of letters. The easier you make it for the judge to read, the most likely the judge will be able to focus on the message you are trying to convey.
Introduce yourself in the opening paragraph. Outline your relationship with the person who is the subject of the legal proceedings. Acknowledge the charges that have been brought against the person. State your opinion of the person's general character.
7 Keys to drafting a strong statement of the case Accuracy. Accuracy is the cornerstone of a good statement of facts. Clarity. A good statement of facts and procedural history should be clear and easy to read. Chronological order. Relevant facts. Organization. Objectivity. Relevant citations.
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.
Outside of the Supreme Court, always use “The Honorable (full name)” in your correspondence.
You'll want to start with a standard page size (8.5 x 11 inches) with 1-inch margins. Keep the font simple, such as Times New Roman, and avoid the use of color. Remember to break up text with headers and paragraphs for readability.
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.
Write the Salutation If you are addressing it to a member of the court staff, type "Dear Ms. Smith:" and include a colon after the person's name. If you are addressing the letter generally, type "Dear Clerk of Court:" and include a colon after the last word.