We are pleased to welcome Richard (Rick) Allen as the new director of the Office of Public Advocacy (OPA). Rick was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. Rick began his legal career as a public defender on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Lapwai, Idaho. Rick served the tribe under a limited license while in his third year at the University of Idaho College of Law. After graduation he moved to Houston, Texas where he joined a small law office. While in Houston, Rick practiced in the areas of criminal defense, family law and small business law. In 2003, Rick returned home to Alaska and began working as an Assistant District Attorney in the Palmer DA’s office in January 2004. While at the DA’s office, Rick was instrumental in the development of the Palmer mental health therapeutic court.
Rick is married with two young sons. Rick enjoys outdoor activities and sporting events and is an active member of several non-profit organizations. Rick coaches youth sports in his free time.
Rick brings energy, ideas and an enthusiastic commitment to the mission of OPA. We are delighted to have him join the CASA team. Rick’s first day will be April 11.
