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Continuance Request Letter Template
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Date]
[Court Name]
[Court Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
Re: Request for Continuance - [Case Name and Docket Number]
Dear Judge [Last Name]:
I am writing to request a continuance in the above-referenced case. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to appear in court on the scheduled hearing date of [Date].
I respectfully request a continuance to a later date so that I may have adequate time to obtain legal counsel and prepare for the hearing. I am aware of the importance of this matter, and I apologize for any inconvenience that this request may cause.
I would appreciate it if the court could consider granting a continuance until a later date, preferably after [Date]. I assure the court that I will use this additional time to obtain legal counsel and prepare for the hearing in a diligent and professional manner.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Please let me know if there is any additional information that you require.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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