Darin received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, his Master of Arts degree from Portland State University, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Willamette University College of Law, where he also received a certificate in Dispute Resolution.  During law school, Darin was a law clerk for the Marion County District Attorney’s office and a mediator for the Marion County Small Claims Court.

Darin is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association and its Elder Law Section.