Customer: I need a sample letter asking a judge for probation at my son's readiness hearing (he's 20 years old). Writing a letter to a judge for early release from federal prison for child's father.The letter should clearly state why the writer believes the defendant should or should not receive early release. I'm trying to get released from this probation early. Is there any way, shape or form that you can just listen to my words? How do you write a letter of leniency to a judge? How should you start a leniency letter? I wrote a letter to the judge petitioning early release at the 6 month mark of a 2 year long probation term. What you would expect to see from (Defendant Name) in the future regarding his work, community service and the like. 6. Then subtract any day for which the judge already gave you credit.