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.

Darren Allen for Judge

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.

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.

Darren C. Allen is an Asheboro native. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 2002 and Campbell University School of Law in 2005. He volunteers as a youth mock trial coach.

Darren C. Allen is from Asheboro. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 2002 and Campbell University School of Law in 2005.

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 has served as Randolph County Attorney, worked in private practice, and worked as a prosecutor.

NC Superior Court Judge District 37 Seat 1 — James P. (Jimmy) Hill, Asheboro (R).

NC District Court Judge District 37 Seat 1 — Sarah Neely Lanier, Asheboro (R).

NC District Court Judge District 37 Seat 3 — Darren C. Allen, Asheboro (R).

NC District Court Judge District 37 Seat 4 — Jodi M. Allred, Asheboro (R); Allison Layton, Archdale (R), Chelsie L. Embler, Asheboro (R).

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Darren currently serves as a North Carolina District Court judge for District 37, Seat 3. He was first elected in 2022.

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Serves as a District Court Judge in Randolph County, a position to which he was first elected in 2022.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Served as Randolph County Attorney, representing the county in trial and appellate litigation.

Practiced law privately, representing litigants and criminal defendants.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- Served as Randolph County Attorney, representing the county in trial and appellate litigation.
- Practiced law privately, representing litigants and criminal defendants.
- Worked as a prosecutor.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Darren C. Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

- Volunteers as a youth mock trial coach.

Community Involvement

Darren C. Allen

- Serves as a District Court Judge in Randolph County, a position to which he was first elected in 2022.
- Served as Randolph County Attorney, representing the county in trial and appellate litigation.
- Practiced law privately, representing litigants and criminal defendants.
- Worked as a prosecutor.

Darren Allen is from Asheboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Western Carolina University and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. 

Darren is a district court judge. He previously served as Randolph County Attorney, representing the county in litigation before trial and appellate courts. He has also worked in private practice, protecting the rights of litigants and the accused, and served as a prosecutor. 

Darren is currently a district court judge representing Randolph County. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

As county attorney, oversaw criminal prosecutions, provided legal counsel and representation to the county’s elected officials and agencies, and served as the county’s chief civil lawyer.

As a prosecutor, Allen worked to keep the streets safe.

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Buket Urgen

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.