As a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, I have been honored to serve the
residents of Buncombe County for the last 32 years. Throughout my career I have been
both inspired and saddened by the many people I have encountered. I have seen
people at rock bottom, but I have also been amazed by so many people that have
overcome challenges and changed the course of their lives.
I never set out to make a career as a public servant, but it has taught me so many
valuable lessons that I will never forget. Many thanks and appreciation to the judges,
court personnel and all of law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep the justice
system working to protect, serve and defend everyone and give a voice to victims.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the wonderful and brilliant Magistrates whom I have
been fortunate to work with throughout the years. They work diligently 24 hours a day
365 days a year to ensure the integrity of the initial judiciary process. I have enormous
respect and gratitude for each of them and have established friendships I will always
cherish.
I am very proud of the work I did and hopefully, at the end of the day, I made a
difference. I look forward to the next chapter of my journey and, with God’s grace, I will
be as blessed as I am today.
With many thanks,
Darlene Griffin
Magistrate
Judicial District 40