I am writing this letter on behalf of a family member mine who is presently before you on criminal charges and is due to be sentenced shortly. A character letter aims to provide a judge with information about the defendant that the judge can consider during sentencing.Your name, your complete legal name. In this article, we will discuss how to write a formal letter to a judge, along with the proper format and a sample letter. A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. Downloadable Forms for the Harris County Criminal Courts (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) x Attorney's Fees and Expense Claim for Per Diem Appointment