Family law-When writing to letter to the judge. What information would be pertinent to put in and what should you avoid?In this article, we will discuss how to write a formal letter to a judge, along with the proper format and a sample letter. Always address a judge as "Your Honor". It doesn't matter if you are speaking or writing, or in or out of court. Local Forms, Adoption Forms, Family Law Forms, Juvenile Forms, Probate and Court Investigator's Forms, Small Claims Forms, Traffic Forms Dear Judge Doe: 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. Writing a letter to the judge is considered an inappropriate ex parte communication. Michigan Legal Help has tools to fill many kinds of forms but we do not cover all areas. You may have a blank form that you need to fill out on your own.