How to Address a Letter to a Judge
Some letters are more important than others, but few will be as important as a letter to a judge. Take the time to address it properly and it will serve you well.
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Instructions
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The first line of the envelope should be addressed to "The Honorable Judge [First and Last Name]. " You can abbreviate "Honorable." Example: The Hon. Jane Doe
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For the second line, include the official title of the judge (for instance: "Associate Justice" or "Judge"), add a comma, then include the full name of the court. Example: Chief Justice, United State Supreme Court
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Use the remaining lines for the address of the court.
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The same full address is repeated at the beginning of your letter, which should be in a standard business format (see Resources).
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Use "Dear Judge [Last Name]" as your greeting.
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Proofread the address carefully before submitting for the mail for typos so that it can be delivered properly. If handwritten, be certain all letters are legible.
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Tips & Warnings
Print and keep a copy of any letters you write to a judge, or any other official.
If you are addressing a judge about an ongoing case, always talk to an attorney first.
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Comments
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Proof is in the poison.
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i wrote a letter do mr michael pastor .... I´ll share with u ! muahahahhahahaha
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alive! MJ is alive!
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I was amazed by the fact that Chernoff adrressed Judge Pastor as "Judge"!
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Chernoff always said "judge" inside the court!
