JUDGE
DARREN
ALLEN

Randolph County | Republican
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

ABOUT JUDGE ALLEN

Darren Allen was first elected District Court Judge in 2022, and has served Randolph County ever since.

Darren Allen is an Asheboro native, with family roots in Randolph County that predate the American Revolution. In 1755, his ancestors were founding members of Sandy Creek Baptist Church, the birthplace of the modern Southern Baptist movement.

He is a 2002 graduate of Western Carolina University and a 2005 graduate of Campbell University School of Law.

Darren Allen has a lifetime of devotion to our community. He served as Randolph County Attorney, representing the County in litigation before trial and appellate courts. He served as a Republican member of the Randolph County Board of Elections, including a term as Chairman, working to keep our voting systems secure. He has been in private practice, protecting the rights of litigants and the accused. He also has experience as a prosecutor, fighting to keep our streets safe.

Darren Allen believes in giving back to the community. He actively volunteers to coach youth in mock trial, with his teams winning championships in multiple state and national competitions. His teams have won the National Championship and received national recognition for professionalism and civility, including student-voted recognition at five separate national competitions. In 2022, he was honored with the Stephen Schmidly Coaching Award for his efforts.
WHAT IS DISTRICT COURT?
District Court is often called the "front line" of the North Carolina justice system. For most people who interact with the judicial system, District Court is their point of contact, meaning District Court Judges make decisions that more directly affect you than any other.

In North Caroina, District Court Judges hear most cases as "bench trials" - trials without a jury. In those cases, the judge alone is responsibe for weighing the evidence and applying the law fairly. District Court Judges preside over:

  • Family and Domestic Law: Matters of child custody, support, divorce, and equitable distribution, in addition to domestic violence protective orders (50Bs).
  • Criminal and Traffic: From traffic violations and DWIs to misdemeanors, along with felony pleas and preliminary hearings for serious felonies.
  • Civil Disputes: Conflicts involving contracts, property disputes, and landlord-tenant issues involving amounts up to $25,000.
  • Juvenile Justice and Protection: All matters involving minors - both delinquency (crimes committed by youth) and matters involving juvenile victims of abuse, neglect, and dependency.
Ultimately, a District Court Judge interacts with people in distress as much as any other elected official. They don't just interpret the law; they solve probems that affect people's daily lives.