The Honorable [first name] [lastname] or Judge [first name] [lastname]
You may say "Your Honor" "sir" or "Judge ( last name)".
It is also acceptable to say Mr. (last name) as not everyone will know he was a judge.
You can address the envelope to a retired judge by using their full name followed by "Retired Judge" on the line below, and then their mailing address. For example: "John Doe Retired Judge 123 Main Street Anytown, USA."
As Mr. & Mrs. You may address the judge in person as judge or your honor as a courtesy. Just be careful not to mislead anyone into thinking he is a sitting judge.
The Honorable [first name] [lastname] or Judge [first name] [lastname]
A retired judge can be referred to as "Judge [Last Name] (Retired)" or simply as "Retired Judge [Last Name]."
You can address the letter with "Judge [Last Name]" followed by their new professional title at the law firm. For example: "Judge Smith, Esq." Be sure to include their firm's name and address in the letterhead as well.
You may always address the Jude as Judge for life as a courtesy, but the spouse never did or never will have an official title unless they acquire one on their own merit.
A retired judge is commonly referred to as a "retired judge." They may also be addressed as "former judge" or simply by their title, such as "Judge [Last Name]."
As a retired judge, he has no 'power' and retainership should not be a problem.
In speaking to the officer you would address them by their rank and name. In writing to the person you would follow the rank with the word "Retired" or "Ret."
If the judge has not yet retired, then the rulings of the judge are valid. The judge is still the judge, even though soon to be retired.
His honor or Your honor is the proper salutation for a retired judge. The use of the word judge in title and introductions is not used after retirement.
You capitalize Judge Smith. You do not need to capitalize retired as it is not part of his title.