{Your address}
{City, State, Zip}

{Date}

{Recipient}
{Address}
{City, State, Zip}

Dear {Name},

I wanted to take the time to notify the public of my resignation from {judgeship}, effective {date}.

I believe it is necessary for me to explain myself to the citizens of this {county/seat/district/etc.}, which is why this letter is appearing in {newspaper/other publication}.

I am resigning my judgeship because {reason for the resignation}.

I have been happy to serve this {county/seat/district/etc.} for the last {number} years.

Sincerely,

{Name}

Index of Resignation Letter Examples