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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."
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 Honorable [Judge's Last Name],
Dear Judge Smith and Mr. Smith.
"Your Honor" is an appropriate salutation to use in a letter addressed to a judge when you do not know their name.
The Honorable Judge Smith and Mr. Smith for the envelope and Judge Smith and Mr Smith for the letter.
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".