Michael J. Allen

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Michael J. Allen
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District Attorney for Colorado’s Fourth Judicial District
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Personal details
Born (1972-03-13) March 13, 1972 (age 52)
Political party Republican [1]
Residence Monument, Colorado
Alma mater University of Northern Colorado (BA)
University of Kansas (JD)
OccupationAttorney, politician
Website https://www.4thjudicialda.com/AboutMichaelAllen.html
Military service
Branch/serviceFlag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy
Years of service1994 - 1998

Michael J. Allen (born March 13, 1972) is an American politician who serves as the current District Attorney for 4th Judicial District. [2]

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Early life and education

Allen graduated from Arvada West High School in 1994. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an Aviation Electronics Technician until he was honorably discharged in 1998. [3] [4]

Following his military career Allen earned a B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado in 2001. Later, he earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2005.

Allen served as a prosecutor at Johnson County Kansas District Attorney's Office, Douglas County Attorney's Office, and Kansas Attorney Generals Office before returning to Colorado. In 2011, Allen joined the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2021, he was elected as the District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District. [5]

Awards

In 2015 and 2017 Allen was named Homicide Prosecutor of the Year in the 4th Judicial District. In 2024, he received the Patriot Award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense for his support of the guard and reserve at the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office.

Personal life

Allen resides with his wife in Monument, Colorado.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org.
  2. ↑ Story, Krystal. "Michael Allen to become the next 4th Judicial District Attorney". KRDO.com.
  3. ↑ Benzel, Lance. "Veteran prosecutor Allen declares victory in DA race; Waller concedes". gazette.com.
  4. ↑ "About District Michael Allen". 4th District Attorney's Office.
  5. ↑ Thompson, Brandon. "District Attorney Michael Allen says growth will be one of his challenges". Fox 21 News.
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