Christopher M. Nancarrow, Huntertown, is the elected Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts and will complete his final term at the end of 2026. Nancarrow obtained his Bachelor of Arts, in Economics and Political Science, from Indiana University Bloomington followed by moving to Germany and obtaining an LL.M from the University of Hamburg. He subsequently moved to Italy and Austria to complete two master’s degrees in Law & Economics from the University of Bologna and the University of Vienna. After returning to the United States, Nancarrow completed his Juris Doctor at Indiana University McKinney School of Law in 2010 while simultaneously working at the Indiana Court of Appeals serving as Court Courier and Judicial Clerk Intern for the Honorable Michael P. Barnes. After a brief stint practicing law, Nancarrow served for more than seven years as the Chief Deputy Clerk of Allen County while later being elected Clerk of Courts in 2019. In his tenure as Clerk, he successfully implemented e-filing, rule updates, electronic case management, and case-processing enhancements for Allen County. Nancarrow was awarded “Clerk of the Year” in 2024 by the Association of Indiana Counties and “Clerk of the Year–Runner Up” by Indiana’s Association of Circuit Court Clerks in 2025 and 2026. Nancarrow is a member of the Allen County Bar Association and regularly presents CLE courses on e-filing, new legislation, court technology, and amendments to local and statewide rules. He has served on various committees for the Indiana Supreme Court including its Strategic Planning Subcommittee, Judicial Administration Committee, Records Access and Management Committee, Court Personnel Committee, Protective Order Committee, Innovation Committee (Technology Subcommittee), and the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future (Technology Subcommittee). Nancarrow previously served as a delegate for Allen County on the Indiana State Bar Association’s House of Delegates and obtained his Certified Court Manager credential from the National Center for State Courts in 2022.
Pursuant to I.C. § 33-27-2-8(b)(4), Christopher M. Nancarrow submits the following statement concerning his efforts and achievements towards the improvement of the administration of justice:
I believe my background will provide a unique and valuable perspective for this Commission. As the elected Clerk in my county, I’ve worked alongside many judicial officers, lawyers, and public servants at the state and local levels. I’m well-versed in the needs of practitioners and the ongoing initiatives to improve the administration of justice and access to the courts. I also understand the practical limits and immense challenges associated with administering our court systems. Through my daily duties as Clerk and my work on various judicial committees, I’m familiar with the expectations and temperament required of judicial officers. If elected to this Commission, I promise to be accessible to all practitioners and stakeholders throughout my three-year tenure. In carrying out this Commission’s nominating duties, I want to hear every perspective so that we can submit the strongest possible candidates to the Governor. Over the next few weeks, I will not flood your office’s mailbox with expensive, glossy flyers asking for your vote. Similarly, I will not spam your inbox with emails regarding the same. If you would like to learn more about my background and dedication to our courts, please email me at chris@nancarrow.us. I appreciate your consideration.
