YOUR QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR
CLERK OF THE COURTS
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-Present
Current Clerk of the Court
Former Chief Deputy Clerk
Clerk of the Allen Circuit Court
2006-2009
Intern Judicial Clerk,
Courier & Assistant
State of Indiana Court of Appeals
Assisted The Honorable Michael P. Barnes and his Judicial Law Clerks with the research, writing, and editing of appellate opinions.
Physically moved all case files, documents and related opinions among the Court and Clerk of the Supreme Court for +10,000 appeals. Assisted with processing various orders.
Employed full-time during law school coursework.
1998-2005
Working Experience During School
Each of the following jobs instilled within me an unwavering work ethic and provided hands-on experience in a variety of fields:
1. Produce Clerk (Scott's Grocery Stores - Fort Wayne)
2. Home Audio Salesman (Best Buy Stores - Fort Wayne)
3. Mason Laborer (Lawrence Construction - Fort Wayne)
4. Office Assistant (Buchanan Hauling & Rigging - Fort Wayne)
5. Machine Assembly (Tippmann Industrial - New Haven)
6. Paralegal (Indiana Legal Services - Fort Wayne)
MY WORK EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
(For detailed experience, please visit my LinkedIn page)
CURRENT CLERK OF THE COURT
FORT WAYNE NATIVE
LICENSED ATTORNEY
FORMER CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK OF THE COURTS
(7+ Years)
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for my second and final term as Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts!
I hope that you find my website helpful in learning more about my background and qualifications. With my experience and dedication, I believe that you will find me to be the best candidate for this position. Since beginning my first term in 2019, I have returned nearly $750,000 back to taxpayers while utilizing a smaller and extremely dedicated staff. We are doing more with less while improving services.
Throughout my first term as Clerk, I have placed customer service, accountability and cost-effective government at the forefront of operations. I intend to continually improve upon those ideals. For more information about the duties of the Clerk of the Courts in Allen County, Indiana, please visit www.allencoclerk.us.
Serving in the Clerk's office for more than 10 years has allowed me to build strong working relationships throughout the government and a robust understanding of the judiciary. I have played a hands-on role in our county’s game-changing transition to electronic filing and helped with revising procedures and applicable rules for that effort. As an attorney, I’ve been able to bring a unique skill set to the office which not only benefits internal operations, but also enhances the working relationship between the judiciary and fellow members of the bar.
I look forward to your support! As always, if you have any questions about the Clerk's office or my candidacy, please feel free to contact me.
~Chris Nancarrow
EDUCATION
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Indiana University - McKinney School of Law
University of Hamburg - Germany
Master of Law and Economics (M.A.)
University of Bologna - Italy
Master of Law and Economics (M.A.)
University of Vienna - Austria
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
-Economics and Political Science
Indiana University - Bloomington
Indiana Academic Honors Diploma
Bishop Dwenger High School
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, INTERESTS & MEDIA
-E-FILING TASK FORCE
-BENCH/BAR COMMITTEE
-FREQUENT CLE PRESENTER
-LOCAL FAMILY LAW RULES COMMITTEE
-LOCAL CIVIL RULES COMMITTEE
ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA CLERKS
- ELECTED BY ALL 92 CLERKS IN INDIANA TO SERVE ON THEIR EXECUTIVE BOARD
- LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
INDIANA SUPREME COURT
-COURT PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
-PROTECTION ORDER COMMITTEE
-JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (GUEST)
-JUDICIAL TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION LIASON
INTERESTS
-TRAVEL (19 COUNTRIES AND COUNTING)
-MULTI-DAY HIKING & CAMPING ADVENTURES
-BBQ'ing
-READING / WRITING
-TRIVIA
-MARKSMANSHIP
BELIEFS
-PRO-LIFE
-PRO 2ND AMENDMENT
-LIMITED GOVERNMENT
FAVORITE QUOTE:
"A SMOOTH SEA NEVER MADE A SKILLED SAILOR" ~F.D.R.
CHRIS IN RECENT MEDIA - Click Article to View
"Virus Wreaking Havoc on Courts", Journal Gazette (April 26. 2020)
"Democracy in Action", Journal Gazette (March 1, 2020)
"Kicking Off Year With Divorce", Journal Gazette (January 7, 2020)
"Nancarrow for Clerk", Journal Gazette (October 22, 2018)
"County Texting Out Court Date Reminders", Journal Gazette (September 5, 2018)
"No Preference: No Democrat Stands Out in Clerk's Race", Journal Gazette (April 18, 2018)
"Deputy Well-Positioned to Take Over Clerkship", Journal Gazette (February 2, 2018)
"2018 Election Season Kicks Off With Pair of Filings", Journal Gazette (January 11, 2018)
"E-filing Advancing at Courthouse", Journal Gazette (August 13, 2017)
"University of St. Francis Launching New Pre-Law Program" (February 23, 2017)
"No Slowdown in Expungements", The Indiana Lawyer (February 22, 2017)
MY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND COLUMNS - Click to View
"E-filing Helps Reduce the Cost of 'Justice Delayed'"(September 27, 2018)
"Forced Retirement Hurts Public Safety", Journal Gazette (May 15, 2014)