Dear judge (name), I am writing to ask for leniency in the sentencing of my husband, because (then give all your reasons and speak only from your heart). Explain why you feel you deserve leniency.How should you start a leniency letter? Customer: I need a sample letter of asking a judge for leniency when he is sentencing a former student for criminal charges. I am writing this letter behalf of my dear friend Princewill Johnson. Mr. Princewill and I have been close friends over 10 years now. Compose a formal letter addressed to a judge wherein you respectfully appeal for leniency in a particular legal case. The core of your letter should explain why you believe the judge should show leniency towards the defendant. In this article, we will discuss how to write a formal letter to a judge, along with the proper format and a sample letter. Supervisor, 2nd District: Travis J. Moskalski.