Hon. Robert K. Schaffer

Judge Robert K. Schaffer has been serving as Judge of the 152nd Civil District Court since January 1, 2009. Prior to his judicial career, he practiced law in the Houston metropolitan area for 24 years, focusing on civil disputes and mediation. He has served as Local Administrative Judge for Harris County District Courts from 2013 to 2021 and was involved in significant multidistrict litigations, including Toyota Unintended Acceleration and General Motors Ignition Switch cases. He was recognized as Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists in 2013 and 2019.

Experience:
- Judge, 152nd Civil District Court, Harris County, Texas; 2009-present- Sole Practitioner, Houston, Texas; 1990-2008- Attorney, Houssiere & Durant, Houston, Texas; 1984-1990- Law Clerk, Texas Department of Community Affairs, Austin, Texas; 1983-1984- Local Administrative Judge, Harris County District Courts; 2013-2021- Administrative Judge, Civil Trial Division; 2012-2013

Education:
- University of Arizona, B.A., 1974- South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1984

Professional Affiliations:
- State Bar of Texas- Houston Bar Association- Anti-Defamation League, Southwest Regional Board of Directors- Board of Trustees, Congregation Emanu El- Houston Trial Lawyers Association- South Texas College of Law Alumni Association- Texas Trial Lawyers Association- Supreme Court Advisory Committee; appointed in 2021- Judicial Administration Specialization Task Force; appointed in 2023