The proper salutation for a probate judge is "The Honorable [Judge's Full Name]."
The proper salutation when writing to a judge is "Dear Judge [Last Name]" or "Your Honor."
Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name],
The salutation for a former judge is typically "Judge [Last Name]" if you are addressing them formally.
"Your Honor," is a commonly used salutation for a judge.
"Your Honor" is an appropriate salutation to use in a letter addressed to a judge when you do not know their name.
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.
Your Honor
Dear Judge Smith and Mr. Smith.
The Honorable (similar to a judge)
You can greet a judge by calling him or her a judge. You can also call them Mr. or Mrs.
Your Honor is the most common address. Judge xxx is also acceptable.
Judges should be addressed, "your honor".
Dear Judge Smith: See http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0771340.html for more info.
The Honorable Judge Smith and Mr. Smith for the envelope and Judge Smith and Mr Smith for the letter.
Usualy it is "Your Honour", or "My Lord" depending on the court, in some courts it would be "Sir" or "Ma'am"
Retired or not, the proper formal salutation should read: Honorable Walter K Smith Dear Sir:
What is the proper salutation for a register of wills, e.g. Honorable John White?