--- title: "Anni Hill Foster | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anni-hill-foster-az-coa1" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Anni Hill Foster Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One · Judge ## Profile - Court: Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One - State: Arizona - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Arizona Commission on Access to Justice (Vice Chair since 2018) - Beyond the bench, Judge Foster is active in legal organizations and community initiatives promoting access to justice and the rule of law - Originally from Maryland, Judge Foster developed a passion for the law through her work at a youth center in Baltimore - Washington Attorney General’s Office - Judge Foster’s career reflects a blend of legal scholarship, public service, and a dedication to advancing justice in Arizona - Arizona Department of Public Safety — in-house counsel Arizona Judicial Branch ### Education ### Additional information - She began her tenure on January 18, 2023, and her term runs until January 2, 2027 - between 2023–2026 she authored 105 majority opinions, joined 191 majority decisions, and issued 2 dissents. - Arizona’s Alternative Business Structures Committee (Chair, 2024). - appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in December 2022 - Biography of Judge Anni Hill Foster - Appointed jurist serving on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, recognized for her fairness, integrity, and commitment to the rule of law - in civil litigation, employment, and education law - General Counsel to Arizona’s 23rd Governor, Doug Ducey - As a Division One judge, she presides over appeals cases statewide, applying her legal expertise to ensure fair and impartial rulings - Arizona Attorney General’s Office — represented the state in family law, public safety, immigration, racial profiling, criminal, and administrative law Arizona Judicial Branch. - Board memberships including the Arizona Bar Foundation. - General Counsel to Governor Doug Ducey — handled diverse legal matters, drafted legislation, negotiated a historic gaming compact, and managed civil litigation Arizona Judicial Branch. - Mary Baldwin University - with degrees in Political Science and Economics - Gonzaga University School of Law - , and there she focused on public interest law - representing the state in family law, public safety, immigration, racial profiling, criminal, and administrative law matters - , and there she drafted legislation, negotiated an historic gaming compact, and handled civil litigation - Recognized for her legal acumen and leadership, she was - Arizona Supreme Court’s Task Force on Alternative Business Structures - and as - 298 cases ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### digital evidence portal Scope: statewide Arizona's digital-evidence portal supports invited parties in participating courts to upload, review, manage, and share case exhibits for virtual or in-person hearings. Evidence excerpt: The digital evidence portal provides convenient 24/7 online access to upload, review, and manage exhibits in a case to which a party has been invited. [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing local orders Scope: statewide Arizona requires each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court to issue a local remote-hearing administrative order. The applicable county or court order controls scheduling and technology requirements. Evidence excerpt: The Arizona Supreme Court also mandated that each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court issue a local administrative order based on these recommendations, with modifications as necessary due to technology or staffing limitations. [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote appearances and evidence Scope: statewide Arizona remote appearances depend on the assigned judge and court. Parties should provide the court with evidence, documents, photos, or proof needed for the remote hearing using the court's directions. Evidence excerpt: Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances. [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Anni-Hill-Foster) - [Official roster](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Anni-Hill-Foster) - [Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One official judicial roster](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Anni-Hill-Foster) - [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) - [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) - [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anni-hill-foster-az-coa1", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anni-hill-foster-az-coa1", "name": "Anni Hill Foster | KnowJudges", "description": "Anni Hill Foster, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. 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