Jeffery B. Foster was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Chocowinity High School in 1979. He attended East Carolina University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1983. Jeffery has been married to Jean Tripp Foster for 33 years, and they have two children, Zachary, who is 24 years old and a graduate of NC State University, and Claire, who is 21 years old and a junior at NC State University.

As of February 16, 2024, Jeffery B. Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "After practicing law for almost 24 years and spending time as a professor in the classroom, I have gained a great deal of respect for our legal system and the people who work hard to see that everyone that comes in contact with it are treated fairly and equally. Now it is my strongest desire to put that experience to work serving the community as one of your Superior Court Judges.”

Jeffery was a Probation Parole Officer – Supervised serious felons on probation from 1983 – 1987. Practice experience includes North Carolina State and Federal Courts. He has handled Criminal Cases including Capital Murder, All Felonies and Misdemeanors
Prosecuted Civil actions on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants across the state. He has also argued before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of North Carolina and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia.

- The candidate's website says, "After practicing law for almost 24 years and spending time as a professor in the classroom, I have gained a great deal of respect for our legal system and the people who work hard to see that everyone that comes in contact with it are treated fairly and equally. Now it is my strongest desire to put that experience to work serving the community as one of your Superior Court Judges.”
- Jeffery was a Probation Parole Officer – Supervised serious felons on probation from 1983 – 1987. Practice experience includes North Carolina State and Federal Courts. He has handled Criminal Cases including Capital Murder, All Felonies and Misdemeanors
Prosecuted Civil actions on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants across the state. He has also argued before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of North Carolina and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia.

Legal Experience

As of January 31, 2024, Jeffery B. Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Elected Member East Carolina University Alumni Association Board of Directors

Served as North Carolina Counsel on behalf of the Christian Law Association

Member – Oakmont Baptist Church (Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Volunteer, Choir Member, Praise Team Leader and Legal Counsel)

Board Member and Legal Counsel – Ronald McDonald Celebrity Golf Classic

Chairman – Historic Documents Committee Pitt County Courthouse

Pitt County Interagency Coordinating Council

Past Board Member, Pitt County Pirate Club

Past Chair – Pitt County Multiple Sclerosis Walk

- Elected Member East Carolina University Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Served as North Carolina Counsel on behalf of the Christian Law Association
- Member – Oakmont Baptist Church (Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Volunteer, Choir Member, Praise Team Leader and Legal Counsel)
- Board Member and Legal Counsel – Ronald McDonald Celebrity Golf Classic
- Board of Directors – Teen Valley Ranch
- Pitt County Multicultural Council
- Chairman – Historic Documents Committee Pitt County Courthouse
- Pitt County Interagency Coordinating Council
- Past Board Member, Pitt County Pirate Club
- Legal Counsel to ECU Athletics
- Past Chair – Pitt County Multiple Sclerosis Walk

Community Involvement

Jeffery B. Foster

As of February 15, 2024, Jeffery B. Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The candidate's website says, "After practicing law for almost 24 years and spending time as a professor in the classroom, I have gained a great deal of respect for our legal system and the people who work hard to see that everyone that comes in contact with it are treated fairly and equally. Now it is my strongest desire to put that experience to work serving the community as one of your Superior Court Judges.”

- Jeffery was a Probation Parole Officer – Supervised serious felons on probation from 1983 – 1987. Practice experience includes North Carolina State and Federal Courts. He has handled Criminal Cases including Capital Murder, All Felonies and Misdemeanors
Prosecuted Civil actions on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants across the state. He has also argued before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of North Carolina and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia.

Jeffery holds many community positions including: 
Elected Member East Carolina University Alumni Association Board of Directors

Legal Counsel to ECU Athletics

Past Chair – Pitt County Multiple Sclerosis Walk

Past Board Member, Pitt County Pirate Club

Pitt County Interagency Coordinating Council

Pitt County Multicultural Council

Board of Directors – Teen Valley Ranch

Chairman – Historic Documents Committee Pitt County Courthouse

Board Member and Legal Counsel – Ronald McDonald Celebrity Golf Classic

Member – Oakmont Baptist Church (Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Volunteer, Choir Member, Praise Team Leader and Legal Counsel)

Served as North Carolina Counsel on behalf of the Christian Law Association

- Jeffery holds many community positions including: 
Elected Member East Carolina University Alumni Association Board of Directors

Legal Counsel to ECU Athletics

Past Chair – Pitt County Multiple Sclerosis Walk

Past Board Member, Pitt County Pirate Club

Pitt County Interagency Coordinating Council

Pitt County Multicultural Council

Board of Directors – Teen Valley Ranch

Chairman – Historic Documents Committee Pitt County Courthouse

Board Member and Legal Counsel – Ronald McDonald Celebrity Golf Classic

Member – Oakmont Baptist Church (Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Volunteer, Choir Member, Praise Team Leader and Legal Counsel)

Served as North Carolina Counsel on behalf of the Christian Law Association

Jeffery B. Foster was born on February 25, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Chocowinity High School in 1979. He attended East Carolina University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1983. Jeffery has been married to Jean Tripp Foster for 33 years, and they have two children, Zachary, who is 24 years old and a graduate of NC State University, and Claire, who is 21 years old and a junior at NC State University.

As of February 9, 2024, Jeffery B. Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.