Karl B. Allen is a Democratic State Senator representing District 7 in South Carolina, covering Greenville County. Born on October 13, 1960, in Greenville to Jesse E., Sr. and Maudie S. Allen, he has served as an attorney and senior partner at Karl B. Allen Law Firm. Notable achievements include strengthening Criminal Domestic Violence laws through a Judiciary subcommittee, receiving the Top Political Award from the NAACP in 2008, South Carolina Legislator of the Year from the Alzheimer's Association in 2012, and recognition for his education voting record from the South Carolina Education Association .

Education

• Bachelor of Arts , University of South Carolina, 1982.
• Juris Doctor , University of South Carolina, 1986.
• Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 1992.

Political Experience

• South Carolina House of Representatives, District 25, 2001-2012.
• South Carolina State Senate, District 7, 2012-present.
• Current committee assignments : Corrections and Penology, Education, Finance, Labor, Commerce and Industry, Rules; Subcommittees on Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Property Tax.
• Former committees: Constitutional, General, Transportation and Regulatory, Transportation.