What do I wear to the Courtroom?

What do I wear to the Courtroom?

If you are going to testify as a witness, then you will want to make a good impression. You should want to show the Judge that you are respectful and realize the importance of what is happening. Surely you want the Judge to believe that you are a truthful person. Consider wearing your Sunday clothes that you wear to church. A blue Gingham dress, slacks, tie and a sportcoat, or a business suit are possibilities.

There are things that you should probably not wear or show. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops, T-shirts, and jogging shoes are too casual and may send the signal that you are not respectful of the Judge or his power. Showing off your jewelry, showing off your too fashionable clothing, showing off your hair style may send the signal that you do not have the right priorities.
Do not wear blue jeans, unless you are in Texas and the blue jeans are just out of the cleaners and starched and pressed. Being too sexy, too fashionable, or showing too much wealth will not be helpful.

Some examples may be helpful. If you are young man, proud, and a cross dresser, please do not wear pink women's underwear under a white T-shirt to Court. If you are going to Federal Court, where they keep extra coats and ties for witnesses, please do not wear shorts, loafers without socks, and a T-shirt. If you have not paid child support in a while, please do not go to Court wearing your diamonds and gold jewelry. If you have not paid child support in a while, please do not park next to the Judge's parking lot in your new baby blue Mercedes-Benz. All of these things can make for a long day.

In summary, please strive to wear clothing that show the Court that on at least this one day, you are respectful of his power, his authority, and that you are a truthful solid citizen. After all, isn't that what you want to be?

George Conner
www.georgeconnerlaw.com