Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 209333 (January 12, 1976)

Biography

Hon. Robert A. Foster, Jr. (Ret.) was a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. He was originally elected to the bench in 2000 and re-elected in 2006 and 2012. Foster retired in 2019.


He received a B.A. in political science from the University of South Florida in 1972. Foster then completed a J.D. at South Texas College of Law Houston in 1975.


Shortly after graduating from law school, he joined the Office of the Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where he worked as an assistant public defender. Prior to joining the bench, Foster was in private practice.


He is a past president and board member of the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a past board member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a past president of the Family Law Inn of Court.

Recent Cases by Hon. Robert A. Foster, Jr.

On December 18, 2018 a delinquent tenant case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Delinquent Tenant

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2019

On November 28, 2018 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2018

On November 26, 2018 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

28 Files
Filed

Nov 26, 2018

Status

Removal

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2024

On November 21, 2018 insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 21, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Insurance Claims

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2024

On November 19, 2018 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -3- $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -3- $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2018

On November 16, 2018 an enforce order/judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2018

Status

Closed

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Enforce Order/Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2018

On November 9, 2018 real property -1- $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Real Property -1- $50,000 or Less

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2018

On November 1, 2018 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2018

Status

Settlement

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2019

On October 24, 2018 a bond validation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2018

Status

Closed

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Bond Validation

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2019

On October 24, 2018 an enforce order/judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2018

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Enforce Order/Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2020

On October 23, 2018 mortgage foreclosure - homestead -1- $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -1- $50,000 or Less

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2018

On October 23, 2018 business transactions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Business Transactions

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2018

On October 22, 2018 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2018

On October 18, 2018 an enforce order/judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2018

Status

Closed

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Enforce Order/Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2019

On October 15, 2018 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2024

On October 15, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2018

Status

Bankruptcy

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2018

On October 15, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2018

Status

Transfer

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2018

On October 12, 2018 an enforce order/judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2018

Status

Closed

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Enforce Order/Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2018

On October 10, 2018 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2018

On October 9, 2018 a discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 09, 2018

Status

Removal

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Discrimination

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2024

On October 3, 2018 a removal of tenant case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 03, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Removal of Tenant

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2018

On October 1, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 01, 2018

Status

Removal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 04, 2018

On October 1, 2018 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

33 Files
Filed

Oct 01, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2024

On September 28, 2018 a delinquent tenant case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Robert A. Foster, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2018

Status

Bankruptcy

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Court Category

Delinquent Tenant

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2018