#1: When addressing a letter to couple in which one in the couple holds a high office (an elected office or as in this case ... a judge) or has an official rank (a member of the armed services) ... the person who holds the office or has the rank is always listed first.
#2: Judges are addressed as "The Honorable (Full Name)" on envelopes. You would call him "Judge (Surname)" in conversation, or "Your Honor" in court. but in writing a judge is "The Honorable".
#3: You don't say if the wife uses the same last name as the judge ... but if she does, most formally (and at The Protocol School of Washington we are always the most formal) she is addresses as "Mrs. (Surname)"
So the correct form is:
The Honorable John Doe
and Mrs. Doe
Dear Judge Smith and Mr. Smith.
To the wife only, just as Mrs. She has no title of her own.
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.
When addressing a greeting card to a judge and his wife, you should address the judge first with their official title, such as "Honorable [Full Name]". Then, include "and Mrs. [Last Name]" or "and [Her Full Name]" on the same line. For example, it could read "Honorable John Smith and Mrs. Smith". It is important to show respect and proper etiquette when addressing individuals with official titles.
* Proper address for a General and his wife: General & Mrs. John Smith.
What is the proper etiquette to addressing a Reverend in a letter?
Dr. and Mrs.............
The judge decided that the former wife of Sam Westing, Madame Sun Lin Hoo, needed protection because she was being targeted and threatened by others due to her connection to Westing's will and potential inheritance. This decision was made to ensure her safety and well-being.
When addressing an envelope to a US judge and his wife, you would typically write "The Honorable [Judge's Full Name]" on the first line, followed by the judge's official title on the second line (e.g., "United States District Court"). On the next line, you would write "and Mrs. [Wife's Full Name]." Make sure to use the appropriate titles and formal language to show respect for their positions.
Cpt. Smith and Mrs. Smith
Use the term Honorable Judge on the envelope. For example Honorable Judge Smith and Mrs. Smith. On the invitation Judge Smith and Mrs. Smith would be fine.
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.