Judge Robert K. Schaffer: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

152nd District Court of Texas, Department MDL District Court of Texas

Biography

The Hon. Robert K. Schaffer is a judge for the 152nd District Court of Texas in Harris County. He was elected to the bench in 2008.

On the bench, Schaffer has presided over the Civil Court. In 2012, his fellow judges selected him to serve as the Local Administrative Judge of the Civil Trial Division. A year later he was chosen to serve as the Local Administrative Judge of all the District Courts of Harris County. He was also selected by the State Multidistrict Litigation Panel as the statewide pretrial judge for the Toyota Unintended Acceleration Multidistrict Litigation (2010), the General Motors Ignition Switch Multidistrict Litigation (2015), and Opioid Multidistrict Litigation (2017).

Schaffer received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1974. He worked in the public sector in Austin before completing a J.D. at South Texas College of Law Houston in 1984.

Schaffer practiced law in the Houston metropolitan area for 24 years and served as a mediator for 16 years. He began his legal career as an associate with a small Houston law firm before opening his own law office in 1990. He continued in that practice until he became a judge in 2009.

Schaffer was selected as Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialist and Distinguished Alum by the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association.

He was elected to serve as President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (1998-1999), Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation (1999-2000), and the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association (1991-1993). Schaffer has served on the local grievance committee for the State Bar of Texas and the Southwest Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League.

He also sat as a member of the Harris County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee.

Schaffer, a native Houstonian, is married and has three children.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Robert K. Schaffer

LICHOL, FORD vs. URBAN STUDENT HOUSING LLC

On December 27, 2024 a personal inj (non-auto) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

1 File

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Dec 27, 2024

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Active - Civil

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PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Dec 29, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. TAYEBIANPOUR, SELAH

On December 27, 2024 a debt/contract - debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 27, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Harris County, TX

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Debt/Contract - Debt/Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 31, 2024

IMPERIAL GREEN HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION INC vs. JOHNSON, VERNON

On December 27, 2024 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 27, 2024

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OTHER CIVIL

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Dec 29, 2024

OLIVARES, STEVE C vs. HAMMERMAN, STEVEN M

On December 27, 2024 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

1 File

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Dec 27, 2024

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Dec 30, 2024

RODRIGUEZ, LEONARDO DANIEL vs. RANDALL, RASHARD DEWAYNE

On December 27, 2024 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 27, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Dec 30, 2024

IMPERIAL GARDEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC vs. WILLIAMS, JAMAR

On December 27, 2024 a debt/contract - debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 27, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Debt/Contract - Debt/Contract

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Commercial

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Dec 29, 2024

GREENWOOD FOREST FUND INC (DBA GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNERS' vs. CHAVEZ, RAUL N

On December 26, 2024 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 26, 2024

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Active - Civil

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 30, 2024

202488819

On December 26, 2024 a debt/contract - consumer/dtpa case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 26, 2024

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Debt/Contract - Consumer/DTPA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jun 10, 2025

HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRI vs. SAMDANA INVESTMENTS LP

On December 26, 2024 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Dec 26, 2024

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TAX SUIT

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Dec 28, 2024

VARGAS, YUNIOR RAFAEL vs. SOLOMON SHADE SOLUTIONS LLC

On December 26, 2024 a personal inj (non-auto) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Dec 26, 2024

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Active - Civil

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PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

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Personal Injury

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Dec 28, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. MARTINEZ, GERARDO

On December 26, 2024 a debt/contract - debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Dec 26, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Debt/Contract - Debt/Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 30, 2024

AUGUSTA PINES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC vs. JACKSON, BRUCE P (AKA JACKSON, BRUCE PATRICK)

On December 26, 2024 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Dec 26, 2024

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Active - Civil

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 30, 2024

ALCORTA, JOHNNY vs. RAMOS, JOSE

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Automobile

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Dec 26, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. CHESTER, AKIL M

On December 23, 2024 a debt/contract - debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 23, 2024

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Debt/Contract - Debt/Contract

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Commercial

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Dec 24, 2024

THE PRESERVE AT AUGUSTA PINES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATI vs. OCHOA, ADAM DANIEL

On December 23, 2024 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 23, 2024

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Dec 24, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. FRAUSTO, JOSE

On December 23, 2024 a debt/contract - debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

8 Files

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Dec 23, 2024

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Commercial

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Dec 26, 2024

FLORES, MARLON vs. PHILLIPS, DANIELLE

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

1 File

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Dec 23, 2024

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Dec 26, 2024

WILLIAMS, JACQUELINE vs. CRABTREE, DEBRA FERTITTA

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Dec 24, 2024

INTELIFUND LLC vs. IN RE (STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT)

On December 23, 2024 appl for structured settlement transfers case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

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Appl for Structured Settlement Transfers

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Structured Settlement

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Dec 24, 2024

OLDE OAKS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC vs. BROWN, TIMOTHY WADE

On December 23, 2024 an other property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Harris County, TX

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Other Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Dec 24, 2024

OCHOA, OMAR vs. HERRERA, LORENA LETICIA PIXTUN

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Automobile

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Dec 26, 2024

WESTGLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. BAUTISTA, FREDY

On December 20, 2024 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Dec 20, 2024

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Active - Civil

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Dec 23, 2024

LAIRD, JONATHAN vs. GARRISON PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On December 20, 2024 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Dec 20, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Dec 23, 2024

GRYDER, ROBERT vs. AVENDANO, MD, AMILCAR

On December 20, 2024 a malpractice (medical) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Robert K. Schaffer presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Dec 20, 2024

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Active - Civil

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MALPRACTICE (MEDICAL)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2024

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About

Robert K. Schaffer
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 152nd District Court of Texas, Department MDL District Court of Texas	152nd District Court of Texas, Department MDL District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2008 - 152nd District Court; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	2008 - 152nd District Court; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., South Texas College of Law - 1984 Bachelor's degree, University of Arizona - 1974	J.D., South Texas College of Law - 1984 Bachelor's degree, University of Arizona - 1974