Judge Lisa A. Foster: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Diego County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph G. Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Lisa A. Foster (Ret.) served as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Foster was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2002. She retired on February 28, 2013 and became the Director of the United States Department of Justice Office for Access to Justice.


Over the course of her judicial career, Foster presided over criminal, family, and civil cases. She also served as the Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division.


Foster earned a B.A. in American studies from Stanford University in 1979. She then completed a J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1984.


After graduating from law school, Foster began her legal career as a law clerk for the Hon. Marianna R. Pfaelzer of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She then served as a staff attorney for the Center for Law in the Public Interest and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.


Next, Foster joined California Common Cause, where she worked as its Executive Director before becoming of counsel at Phillips & Cohen. During her tenure in private practice, she represented whistleblowers under the federal and California False Claims Acts.


Her memberships have included the boards of the National Governing Board of Common Cause and the San Diego Children’s Museum. She also sat on the City of San Diego Ethics Commission.


She has taught courses in sex discrimination, federal courts, and election law as an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Law.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lisa A. Foster

On December 6, 2011 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2014

On November 17, 2011 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Nov 17, 2011

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 19, 2012

On November 10, 2011 an unlawful detainer - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer - Commercial

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2012

On November 10, 2011 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2014

On October 27, 2011 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On October 12, 2011 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On October 12, 2011 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On October 11, 2011 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2017

On October 5, 2011 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2017

On October 5, 2011 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2017

On September 27, 2011 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2017

On September 23, 2011 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On September 21, 2011 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2011

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On September 20, 2011 an unlawful detainer - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Sep 20, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer - Commercial

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On September 6, 2011 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2017

On September 1, 2011 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2017

On August 23, 2011 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2017

On August 22, 2011 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2011

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On August 19, 2011 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 19, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On August 16, 2011 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On August 8, 2011 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2017

On August 5, 2011 a fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Fraud

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2017

On August 2, 2011 an eminent domain/inverse condemnation case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Eminent domain/Inverse condemnation

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Eminent Domain

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2017

On August 1, 2011 a non-pi/pd/wd tort - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lisa A. Foster presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Non-PI/PD/WD tort - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2017

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