Anni H. Foster

Judge Anni Hill Foster is a distinguished jurist serving as a Judge in Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals. With a reputation for fairness, integrity, and a commitment to the rule of law, Judge Foster has made significant contributions to the legal field.

Originally from Maryland, Judge Foster developed a passion for the law through work at a youth center in Baltimore. She pursued her academic endeavors with determination and graduated from Mary Baldwin University with a degree in Political Science and Economics and then became the first in her family to attend law school at Gonzaga University School of Law where she focused on public interest law.

Anni Hill Foster

Judges - Court of Appeals, Division One

Anni Hill Foster earned a degree in political science and economics from Mary Baldwin University and a law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law.

After completing her legal education, Judge Foster moved to Arizona and embarked on a career in public service. She gained invaluable experience working at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where she represented the state in family law and public safety matters including immigration, racial profiling, criminal law and administrative law.

Judge Foster's commitment to public service and her tireless work ethic led her to serve as in-house counsel with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and General Counsel to Arizona’s 23rd Governor, Doug Ducey, where she handled a diverse range of legal matters, drafted legislation, negotiated an historic gaming compact for the state and handled civil litigation for the Governor.

Anni Hill Foster previously worked at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, served as in-house counsel with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and served as general counsel to Gov. Doug Ducey.

Recognized for her legal acumen, expertise and leadership in state government, Judge Foster was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in December, 2022. In this role, she presides over appeals cases from across the state, applying her deep understanding of the law to render fair and impartial decisions.

Anni was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in December, 2022

2026 Arizona General Election

As of October 12, 2026, Anni Hill Foster did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

As an Arizona Court of Appeals judge, presides over appeals from across the state.

In the Arizona Attorney General's Office she represented the state in family law and public safety matters including immigration, racial profiling, criminal law and administrative law.


- As an Arizona Court of Appeals judge, presides over appeals from across the state.
- In the Arizona Attorney General's Office she represented the state in family law and public safety matters including immigration, racial profiling, criminal law and administrative law.


Legal Experience

Innovation, including regulatory reform, is essential to closing the justice gap. An evaluation of Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program will shed light on how well the program is achieving its goals—expanding access to legal services, encouraging innovation in service delivery, and enabling new investment to support those services. These insights will help shape the future of innovative legal-system reforms while ensuring strong public protection.

— Judge Anni Hill Foster
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One; Chair, ABS Committee

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2026 Judicial Performance Reports

Said that innovation and regulatory reform are essential to closing the justice gap; she supports evaluating Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program.

Meets the Arizona Judicial Peformance Review (JPR) standards.

- Said that innovation and regulatory reform are essential to closing the justice gap; she supports evaluating Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program.
- Meets the Arizona Judicial Peformance Review (JPR) standards.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

- Said that innovation and regulatory reform are essential to closing the justice gap; she supports evaluating Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program.

As of October 12, 2026, Anni Hill Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judge Foster's contributions to the legal field extend beyond her work on the bench. She is actively involved in legal organizations and community initiatives aimed at promoting access to justice, upholding the rule of law and educating our community about the role of the judiciary. She also dedicates her time to mentoring young lawyers and law students.

- The Court of Appeals Judge reviews proceedings that occurred in the trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- The Court of Appeals Judge deals with a majority of cases appealed from the Superior and District courts in civil and criminal cases.
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- The court decides the cases that come before it in panels of three judges.
- 22 judges are elected in non-partisan elections. 
- They are paid an annual salary of $73,543.

Judge who hears appeals on decisions made by lower courts in Arizona.