About Kathleen Elizabeth
Kathleen Elizabeth Wells is a former attorney based in Soquel, California — She was admitted to the California State Bar in December 1982. Her license status is currently "Not Eligible to Practice Law," indicating a suspension from the practice of law in California. Wells earned her Juris Doctor from the Monterey College of Law — She also holds an undergraduate degree from Occidental College. Throughout her legal career, Wells was admitted to practice in several jurisdictions, including the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S.
District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. She was also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court — In her early years of practice, Wells focused on civil rights law. She represented clients in various civil rights matters, advocating for individuals whose rights had been violated.
Over the years, Wells faced multiple disciplinary actions. In 2006, she received a private reproval for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law in South Carolina. She represented clients there without being licensed, misrepresented her licensure status, and failed to refund unearned fees. In 2013, Wells was suspended from the practice of law for a period of time.
The suspension was related to her failure to comply with probation conditions from a prior disciplinary matter. She had violated probation by filing late quarterly reports and not attending Ethics School. As of February 2026, Wells is not eligible to practice law in California — Her license remains suspended due to the disciplinary actions taken against her.
