Remember to provide your contact information, such as your email or phone number. https://www.getopenwater.com/4-important-emails-youll-send-awards-judges Blow it off and your candidacy could be DOA and/or your reputation tainted. 333 Constitution Ave NW. Post by lawschoofoo » Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:17 pm Having interned for a Fed CoA judge, I will offer the advice that a thank you note is often expected, and if you want a chance to actually clerk with the judge, I'd say it is essential. The purpose of the letter is instead to shed light on the defendant’s character. United States Court of Appeals. In addition to any legal consequences you might unwittingly create by writing thank you letter, it's also often seen as culturally improper to thank judges for being judges. Sending a thank you note is a must after every meaningful professional encounter. Then, explain how you know the defendant you're writing about. His judiciousness was not a favor to you. Don't thank the judge. Remember to sign the letter with your name using blue or black ink. Letters from young children are an exception – where the handwriting may actually make the letter more powerful – the judge will know the letter came directly from the child. Florida Circuit Court Judge Robert Meadows penned an essay entitled "Thank You Canada," in which he urged readers to be more appreciative of our northern neighbors. The judge gets thanked twice a month, by direct deposit. Type a sentence or two long, informing the judge that you are available to talk if any further information is needed. A poorly written thank you could produce the same results. I have … Conclude by thanking the judge. Washington, DC 20001 . In the second paragraph, offer a general statement of support by letting the judge know you're aware of the defendant's wrongdoing and you're still willing to support him. Re: Thank you note to judge? In the final paragraph, you can thank the judge for reading your letter. By including your entry’s number in the thank-you note, it helps the judge know to what entry you’re referring when you send your thanks. The category coordinator will match the judge’s number up with the person’s name and forward your thank-you note on to that judge. Tip 7: How to Address the Judge You can address the judge to “The Honorable First Name Last Name” or “Judge First Name Last Name” or “Judge Last Name.” You might think that the importance of showing gratitude in your note is a given. Dear Judge Kavanaugh and Family: I write this letter to thank you for standing up for the best of America, and your willingness to put yourself at risk for her. Remember, this is professional correspondence. Let the judge know why you are seeking reconsideration and you may offer solid alternatives for her consideration. It was an expression of how he approaches his job. People write reconsideration letters to persuade the judge to reevaluate a decision or matter. Anytime you write a letter to a judge, it should be polite, professional and respectful. Then close the letter with a "Sincerely" or "Thank you" and your full name. Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh. So what may seem like a quick and easy afterthought, the content of the thank you - what you say or don’t say - can play a much bigger role than you think. To write a letter to a judge, start by introducing yourself and stating your profession. Make sure not to insert any request for a specific sentence. District of Columbia Circuit. However, there are some people who overlook writing a simple "Thank you," even though that was the purpose of the note. Even if you don't care for the gift, you should send a thank you note with an emphasis on the person's thoughtfulness. Type: “Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.”