New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Kelly Engel Wells
Uc Berkeley - Boalt Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5031216
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Kelly Engel Wells has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Uc Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5031216 on the New York register belongs to Kelly Engel Wells, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under San Francisco Public Defender, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94103. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UC BERKELEY - BOALT HALL.
State context & due diligence
Kelly Engel Wells is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Kelly Engel Wells sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5031216
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- San Francisco Public Defender
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94103
- Phone
- (415) 484-8515
Education
UC BERKELEY - BOALT HALL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Engel Wells's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Kelly Engel Wells's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kelly Wells licensed?
Kelly Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Engel Wells admitted to the bar?
Kelly Engel Wells has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Kelly Engel Wells go to law school?
Kelly Engel Wells attended UC BERKELEY - BOALT HALL.
What company does Kelly Engel Wells work for?
Kelly Engel Wells is associated with San Francisco Public Defender in San Francisco, CA.
Is Kelly Engel Wells in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Engel Wells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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