Former District Court Judge Darl Fowler has been married to his high school sweetheart, Mary Cockman, for over 50 years. They have four children, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

He has been active in his community, having served as Chair of the War Memorial Commission (Greensboro Coliseum), President of the Greensboro Exchange Club, and President of the Greensboro Tarheel Barbershop Chorus for 5 years - his favorite pastime.

He is active in the Wesleyan Church, where he has served at the highest level for laymen. Presently, he leads the music for worship and works with children of 2-5 years on Wednesday nights.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• CHURCH ACTIVITIES:
  • Faith Wesleyan Church, 1965 - Present (Member, Adult SS Teacher, LBA Member, Congregational Song Leader)
  • NC West District of Wesleyan Church (Former Trustee, Member DBA)
  • General Board of Wesleyan Church (Board Member, 8 years)
  • Southern Wesleyan University (Former Trustee, Local Board of Trustees)
  • Southern Wesleyan University (Past President of SWU Alumni Association)
• CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
  • Greensboro Coliseum Commission (Past Chair)
  • Guilford County Board of Elections (Past Member)
  • Guilford County Board of Adjustment (Past Member)
  • Greensboro Tarheel Barbershop Chorus (Member and Past President)
  • Greensboro Exchange Club (Past President)

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Drug Violations
• DUI/DWI
• Misdemeanors
• Traffic Violations
• Estate Planning
• Elder Law
• Living Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Wills
• Estate Administration

Bar Admissions

• North Carolina, 1964
• U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina, 1965
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1970

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1964
  L.L.B.
  
  
• Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
  B.A.
  
  
• Southern Wesleyan University, Central, South Carolina
  A.A.
  
  

Honors and Awards

• Alumnus of Year - Southern Wesleyan University, 1953

Past Employment Positions

• North Carolina General Court of Justice, District Court Judge, 1973 - 1976
• City of Greensboro, North Carolina, Assistant City Attorney, 1964 - 1970
• North Carolina Public Schools, Teacher, Jr. High (History and Math), 1955 - 1961

Fraternities/Sororities

• Phi Alpha Delta