In court, a judge is addressed as "Your Honor" or "Judge . If you are more familiar with the judge, you may call them just "Judge". It is important to speak politely and maintain an even temper when addressing a judge in court. In writing, there is a basic formula for addressing correspondence to a judge: The Honorable First M. Last Court Name 1 Address City, State Zip Dear Judge Last. The judge usually sits at the front of the courtroom on the bench.