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My Record" class="site-header__logo"> </a> </div> </header> <header class="page-header page-header--blue"> <div class="container-fluid wrapper"> <h1>Recommendation letters</h1> </div> </header> <section class="section"> <div class="container-fluid wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-8"> <div class="page__components stack"> <div class="text"> <h2>How to collect recommendation letters</h2> <p>If your attorney asked you to submit recommendation letters, please follow these instructions. Find 3-5 people to write these letters for you.</p> </div> <div class="callout"> <p>Your case is on hold until your attorney has received all of your recommendation letters.</p> </div> <div class="text"> <h3>Who should write your recommendation letters:</h3> <p>People who can tell the judge positive things about you should write your recommendation letters. They should also be able to say why you deserve to clear your record. Here are some people you might ask to write a recommendation letter for you:</p> <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Case managers</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Counselors</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Sponsors</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Supervisors</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Bosses at work</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Co-workers</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Teachers</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Family members</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Friends</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Neighbors</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Church members</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Members of organizations you volunteer at</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Other community members</li> </ul> <h3>聽Instructions for writing the letters:</h3> <p>Please tell the person who is writing your letter to follow these instructions. They should answer all the questions below in their letter and write at least 3-5 sentences in each paragraph.</p> <ol class="how_to_instructions"> <li>Introduction: <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Write the date.</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Start the letter with To Whom It May Concern,</li> </ul> </li> <li>First Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Introduce yourself to the judge.</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Explain how you know the person who is trying to clear their record.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Second Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">What are the positive character traits of the person who is trying to clear their record? For example, you can tell the judge if they are honest, trustworthy, hardworking, or other qualities you find admirable in them.</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Give some examples of when you have seen the character traits you have mentioned during your time spent with the person who is trying to clear their record.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Third Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Why do you think the judge should allow this person should clear your record?</li> <li class="how_to_detail">How do you think clearing their record would improve their life?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Closing: <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Write Sincerely,</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Print your full name.</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Sign your name.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3>Additional documents to include, if you can:</h3> <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Copies of certificates from programs you have completed</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Copies of diplomas from school you have completed</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Copies of awards you have received</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Copies of newspaper articles you have been featured in</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Any other documents you think show off your good character traits</li> </ul> <h3>聽Where to send your letters and documents:</h3> <p>Please send all of your recommendation letters to the county who requested them from you. You can find their contact information on <a href="http://www.clearmyrecord.org/county-contact-list/">the county Public Defender and legal aid contact page</a>.</p> </div> <div class="callout"> <p>Your case is on hold until your attorney has received all of your recommendation letters.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <footer id="footer" class="site-footer small"> <div class="container-fluid wrapper stack"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <div class="site-footer__contact-info"> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-8"> <ul class="site-footer__menu"> <li> <a href="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/types-of-record-clearance/" target="" >Types of Criminal Record Remedies</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/what-to-expect-after-clearance/" target="" >What happens after clearance</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/county-contact-list/" target="" >CA Public Defender contact list</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/recommendation-letters/" target="" >Letters of recommendation</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/personal-statement/" target="" >Personal statement</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/get-your-rap-sheet/" target="" >Request CA DOJ RAP Sheet</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <a href="https://www.codeforamerica.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <img src="https://www.clearmyrecord.org/wp-content/themes/cfa-clear-my-record/static/images/code-for-america-logo.svg" alt="Code for America" class="site-footer__logo"> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-8"> <p> Clear My Record is a free, nonprofit service delivered by <a href="https://www.codeforamerica.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Code for America</a> for people with a criminal record in counties in California.<br> We are not a law firm and the information on this site is not legal advice. <a href="https://www.codeforamerica.org/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Privacy Policy</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </footer>  <div id="cookie-notice" role="dialog" class="cookie-notice-hidden cookie-revoke-hidden cn-position-bottom" aria-label="Cookie Notice" style="background-color: rgba(50,50,58,1);"><div class="cookie-notice-container" style="color: #fff"><span id="cn-notice-text" class="cn-text-container">We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and to better understand our website traffic. 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