I am writing this letter behalf of my dear friend Princewill Johnson. Mr. Princewill and I have been close friends over 10 years now.I am writing this letter on behalf of a former student of mine who is presently before you on criminal charges and is due to be sentenced shortly. A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. At the end of a character letter, most writers make an "ask" of the court. Explain why you feel you deserve leniency. The goal of character reference letters is to tell the judge a story. To give the judge insight into a defendant as a person. This detailed guide provides essential steps and recommendations for creating a respectful, persuasive letter to a judge, ensuring clarity.