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Jeffrey has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Delaware and a Law Degree from the University of Georgia. He is a youth soccer coach. Jeffrey is married to Kresta Greer Foster. They have seven children and two grandchildren together. He has lived in Walton County since 1991 and is a Monroe native. 

Jeffrey worked as the Chief Judge of Social Circle, Municipal Court before being elected as a superior court judge. He co-founded Foster, Hanks & Ballard, LLC and served as Firm Manager for 17 years. Jeffrey has served as Associate Judge in Walton County and Assistant District Attorney in Walton and Newton Counties.

Jeffrey L. Foster was elected Superior Court Judge in Alcovy Judicial Circuit in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. 

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The candidate's website says, "· Former Judge of Municipal Courts of Monroe"

The candidate's website says, "· Current Judge of the Social Circle Municipal Court"

Believes Jeff Foster's pre-graduation internships and 28-year career in the Alcovy Circuit give him unparalleled legal experience for Superior Court, unmatched by any other candidate.

The candidate's website says, "· Law Clerk for the Honorable John M. Ott, Chief Superior Court Judge for Walton and Newton Counties."

The candidate's website says, "· Juris Doctor, University of Georgia School of Law, May 1993"

The candidate's website says, "Jeff has experience handling and litigating a wide array of civil matters, including:"

The candidate's website says, "judge for over 10 years"

The candidate's website says, "Jeff is the only candidate who has conducted jury trials prosecuting and defending serious felony cases... Jeff has been the lead investigative and prosecuting attorney responsible for wire-taps in drug cases, and pursuit of R.I.C.O claims."

Jeff has conducted jury trials prosecuting and defending serious felony cases. Jeff has been the lead investigative and prosecuting attorney responsible for wire-taps in drug cases, and pursuit of R.I.C.O claims."

The candidate's website says, "Jeff has litigated cases in the Probate, Magistrate, Municipal, State and Superior Courts of Georgia... Jeff has also handled cases in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the Middle District of Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Adoptions, breach of contract, child support, construction defects, custody, divorce, actions in equity, fraud and fraudulent conveyances, probate and estate proceedings, title to real property, shareholder derivative suits and dissolution of businesses, violations of the Trade Secrets Act, and zoning."

The candidate's website says, "Jeff has conducted dozens of jury trials, litigated roughly 1000 hearings or bench trials, and has been involved in numerous appellate matters, which have resulted in over a dozen published opinions."

Conducted "dozens of jury trials, litigated roughly 1000 hearings or bench trials, and has been involved in numerous appellate matters, which have resulted in over a dozen published opinions."

The candidate's website says, "He is the only candidate who has presided as judge for over 10 years in criminal and civil hearings and trials."

Presided as a judge for over 10 years in criminal and civil hearings and trials. Judges decide on legal disputes in court. 

The candidate's website says, "Only Jeff Foster has handled hundreds of hearings and trials in domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody and adoption."

Handled hundreds of hearings and trials in domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody and adoption.

The candidate's website says, "Jeff is the only candidate who has handled trials and hearings as Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, and as a private civil practice attorney."

Has handled trials and hearings as a Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, and private civil practice attorney. Prosecutors investigate and charge the accused. Defense attorneys represent the accused.

The candidate's website says, "Jeff has been an instructor for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education at the University of Georgia, teaching on 4th amendment law and search warrants."

Has been an instructor for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education at the University of Georgia, teaching on 4th amendment law and search warrants.

- Conducted "dozens of jury trials, litigated roughly 1000 hearings or bench trials, and has been involved in numerous appellate matters, which have resulted in over a dozen published opinions."
- Presided as a judge for over 10 years in criminal and civil hearings and trials. Judges decide on legal disputes in court. 
- Handled hundreds of hearings and trials in domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody and adoption.
- Has handled trials and hearings as a Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, and private civil practice attorney. Prosecutors investigate and charge the accused. Defense attorneys represent the accused.
- Has been an instructor for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education at the University of Georgia, teaching on 4th amendment law and search warrants.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW"

The candidate's website says, "AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF $100 REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF IDENTITY, ADDRESS AND EMPLOYER ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING STATEMENTS."

As of March 19, 2024, Jeffrey L. Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "Domestic Relations and Criminal Cases account for 80% of the Superior Court workload."

The candidate's website says, "Whether law enforcement, administrative support, lawyers or judges, participants in the legal system must rise above the unsavory conduct or opinions of others and demonstrate the dignified and respectful manner in which all should be treated... Jeff Foster has the knowledge of our community and the experience to ensure the citizens of Newton and Walton Counties, and the parties before him in the Superior Courts of the Alcovy Circuit, will be afforded dignity, respect, treated as individuals and held accountable."

Judicial Administration

Believes in pursuing justice and equity impartially, respecting all parties, applying the law without bias, interpreting only ambiguous laws, and exercising discretion with fairness, mindful of grace and mercy.

Believes in pursuing justice and equity impartially, respecting all parties, applying the law without bias, interpreting only ambiguous laws, and exercising discretion with fairness, grace, and mercy.

The candidate's website says, "Jeff Foster believes firmly... that each person should be treated with a level of respect and dignity, regardless of... their economic status, or even how terrible their actions may have been... and to impress that idea upon all working within the legal system."

- Believes in pursuing justice and equity impartially, respecting all parties, applying the law without bias, interpreting only ambiguous laws, and exercising discretion with fairness, grace, and mercy.
- The candidate's website says, "Jeff Foster believes firmly... that each person should be treated with a level of respect and dignity, regardless of... their economic status, or even how terrible their actions may have been... and to impress that idea upon all working within the legal system."

Judicial Philosophy

Supports community engagement through his roles as a youth soccer coach, church leader, and family man with extensive legal experience, reflecting his commitment to local involvement and service.

Supports community engagement through diverse experiences with the Roma in Romania, legal aid, housing and employment programs, and foster care, learning to treat everyone as unique individuals without preconceptions.

Supports community engagement through working with the Roma in Romania, legal aid, and programs focused on housing, employment, and foster care.

The candidate's website says, "*Regular team leader and member of the Board of Directors for Belief in Motion, a Loganville-based missions organization in western Romania"

The candidate's website says, "*Incorporated, served as Chairman of the of the Board, and then fostered children through the agency Uniting Hope for Children, eventually adopting the 3 youngest of his 7 children."

The candidate's website says, "*Director of Rescue Ministries for the Ministry Village, responsible for coordinating and working with clients in Project Jump Start, a full-time position that Jeff held while still managing affairs at his law firm"

Director of Rescue Ministries for the Ministry Village, responsible for coordinating and working with clients in Project Jump Start.

The candidate's website says, "* Created and led the Faith & Justice Project, providing free legal services to families in crisis."

Created and led the Faith & Justice Project to provide free legal services to families in crisis.

Served on the Board of Directors of the Christian Learning Centers of Walton.

A member of the Board of Directors for Belief in Motion, a Loganville-based missions organization in western Romania

Served on the Board of Directors of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Walton.

- Director of Rescue Ministries for the Ministry Village, responsible for coordinating and working with clients in Project Jump Start.
- Created and led the Faith & Justice Project to provide free legal services to families in crisis.
- Served on the Board of Directors of the Christian Learning Centers of Walton.
- A member of the Board of Directors for Belief in Motion, a Loganville-based missions organization in western Romania
- Served on the Board of Directors of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Walton.

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Jeffrey L. Foster

Jeffrey L. Foster has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Delaware and a Law Degree from the University of Georgia. He is a youth soccer coach. Jeffrey is married to Kresta Greer Foster. They have seven children and two grandchildren together. He has lived in Walton County since 1991 and is a Monroe native. 

Jeffrey L. Foster worked as the Chief Judge of Social Circle, Municipal Court before being elected as a superior court judge. He co-founded Foster, Hanks & Ballard, LLC and served as Firm Manager for 17 years. Jeffrey has served as Associate Judge in Walton County and Assistant District Attorney in Walton and Newton Counties.

Has presided as a judge for over 10 years in criminal and civil hearings and trials. Judges decide on legal disputes in court. 

According to the candidate's website, "Jeff Foster has handled hundreds of hearings and trials in domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody and adoption."

- The candidate's website says, "Jeff has conducted dozens of jury trials, litigated roughly 1000 hearings or bench trials, and has been involved in numerous appellate matters, which have resulted in over a dozen published opinions."
- Has presided as a judge for over 10 years in criminal and civil hearings and trials. Judges decide on legal disputes in court. 
- According to the candidate's website, "Jeff Foster has handled hundreds of hearings and trials in domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody and adoption."
- Has handled trials and hearings as a Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, and private civil practice attorney. Prosecutors investigate and charge the accused. Defense attorneys represent the accused.
- Has been an instructor for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education at the University of Georgia, teaching on 4th amendment law and search warrants.

Jeffrey L. Foster has lived in Walton County since 1991 and is married to Kresta Greer Foster, a Monroe native. They have raised or are raising seven children and have two grandchildren. He attended the University of Delaware, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics in May 1989. Information about the church he attends is not provided.

Jeffrey L. Foster has practiced law in the Alcovy Circuit since starting as an intern during law school in 1992. He is a candidate for Judge of the Superior Courts of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, aiming to succeed Judge Eugene M. Benton. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia in 1998.

As of April 3, 2024, Jeffrey L. Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 