| Robert Maxwell | |
| Fullname: | James Robert Maxwell |
| Death Place: | Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 81 kg |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Club: | LAAC, Los Angeles |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
James Robert Maxwell (June 9, 1902 – August 15, 1985) was an American runner. He competed at the 1928 Olympics in the 400 m hurdles, but failed to reach the final. As a student of Pomona College he won the AAU 220 yard hurdles title in 1927 and 1930–1931.