Unites States Courts: How to Address a Judge in Court?

Jul 15th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Hi. What is the proper way to address a Judge in Court?

Thank you in advance.

sandra · Jul 16th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Address the judge as either "judge" or "your honor" and always stand up when responding to a question in the courtroom; be polite and courteous when addressing a judge in a court.

Sep 12th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Be sure, be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN, that you NEVER address a female judge as "Ma'am." ALWAYS address her as "your honor."

Sep 23rd, 2009, 02:12 PM

Why can't I address a judge as "Mr. Smith"? I mean, are there laws for this, or is this merely common protocol?

Jul 15th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#1
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Jul 16th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#2
sandra Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 324	Re: Unites States Courts: How to Address a Judge in Court? Address the judge as either "judge" or "your honor" and always stand up when responding to a question in the courtroom; be polite and courteous when addressing a judge in a court. __________________ I'm not a lawyer. The information I gave is based on certain research. Please review the information yourself to make an informed decision. Also, the information I posted may no longer be accurate.

Sep 12th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#3
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Unites States Courts: How to Address a Judge in Court? Be sure, be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN, that you NEVER address a female judge as "Ma'am." ALWAYS address her as "your honor."

Sep 23rd, 2009, 02:12 PM	#4
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