This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Start the body of your letter with enthusiasm for the position. Continue with an interesting statement about how your professional abilities closely match the prospective job. This is your opportunity to make a positive first impression and set yourself apart from other applicants with experience in the courtroom.
Write the Salutation If you are addressing it to a member of the court staff, type "Dear Ms. Smith:" and include a colon after the person's name. If you are addressing the letter generally, type "Dear Clerk of Court:" and include a colon after the last word.
Follow the order of this format, leaving a space in between each section: Your Information (first thing that goes on the inside of the letter) Name. The Date. The Judge's Information. Honorable Judge First Name Last Name. What the Letter Is Going to Address. Salutation. Body. Signature.
1. Use formal language: Address the judge as "Honorable Full Name". 2. Include proper titles: Use "Dear Judge Last Name" as the salutation.
Type the Name and Address of the Judge or Court Staff On the next line below the name, include the name of the court in which the judge presides, such as "San Francisco Superior Court" or "United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit." Directly under the name, include the judge's address, city, state and ZIP code.
Include any necessary details to support your request or statement. This may include dates caseMoreInclude any necessary details to support your request or statement. This may include dates case numbers or descriptions of documents 8. Close the letter thank the clerk for their time and assistance.
Court clerks and deputy sheriffs should be addressed without the use of pronouns. Instead of “madam/Mr. deputy sheriff or court clerk”, they should be addressed as “deputy sheriff/sheriff or court clerk”.
Refer to the judge as “the Court”, “his honor,” or “her honor” if you need to refer to the judge while addressing a witness or the jury. Stop speaking if the judge begins to speak.
In every character letter, the writer must know how to format the letter and address the judge. Do not write “Honorable Judge” because that's redundant. Either “Judge” or “The Honorable” is acceptable.