I need help writing a chracter reference letter for my mother...?

Question

I have all kinds of good things to say I just am having a lot of trouble finding the way to word them. I am especially having trouble with how to start the letter. This letter is for legal purposes in a court sentencing hearing. Any advice??

Answer 1

The answer before mine is a very good one. In addition, try stepping outside of yourself and looking at your mother through the eyes of someone else. What are her best qualities? What impresses you about her? Be analytical and I think you'll get what you want.

Answer 2

Dear Respected Members of the Courtroom:
I would like to take a few moments of your time to share insights into {insert name here}.

---Then each paragraph should takle one character trait concluding with a specific example of that trait. Things like she is hard working, compassionate, encouraging, etc.

As for addressing the reason why she's being sentenced, be brief and accept the incident as a mistake. You might want to place it at the beginning of the letter ("We are here today because of a sad turn of events. She made a mistake and is full of regret, but there is so much more about her that you do not see on the surface.") It's probably best to end the letter with all of the positive things so that they can linger in the minds of the decision makers.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

Identify yourself first, name, age, and relationship to the person. That gives them the framework to evaluate the contents, as in answering their question "how does he know that?"

General conclusion: She's a good person.

Following that, specific aspects of character with empirical observations. "She's financially responsible, pays her bills, no bill collectors ever call, no one ever repossessed the cars, etc." "She's a responsible mother. If she has plans for the evening and the babysitter cancels, she cancels her plans to meet her motherly responsibility" "She's very community minded. She belongs to civic clubs and volunteers her time for the homeless"

That should get you a start.

Answer 4

For your purpose the letter may be in the form of a testimonial. It need not be addressed / no need of salutation etc., as is in the case of any formal letters. The letter for the context may be somthing like -
Be it informed that ____________ is known to me for the last ____ years and she bears good charector, respectable personality . . .. . . . . .
or
This is to Certify / Confirm that ____________ is known . . . . .