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James Denson Wells
also known as J.D. Wells
About James
Biography
Practicing trial attorney since 1973, office in Soquel since 1977. Practice areas include family law, landlord/tenant disputes, personal injury, property disputes, neighborhood disputes, partnership and small business matters, general civil litigation, and personal legal counseling.
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (1965-69)
Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA (1970-72)
Admitted to practice - State Bar of California, 1973.
Admitted to practice - U. S. Federal Court, 1973
Santa Cruz County Referee (appointed 1988). Santa Cruz County Small Claims Judge Pro Tem (2003-2009). Santa Cruz County Traffic Court Judge Pro Tem (2003-2009). Arbitrator, Mediator, Peaceful Dispute Resolution Counselor, (1980 to present). Santa Cruz County Mock Trial Team Advisor / Competition Scorer / Judge (1997 to present) Santa Cruz County Teen Peer Court Advisor (2001 to present)
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
50%
52 years | 1,000 cases
Landlord or Tenant
25%
52 years | 1,000 cases
Mediation
25%
52 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in California for 53 years
State: California
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James Denson Wells
2820 Porter St, Soquel, CA, 95073
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Posted by Yvette | December 26, 2010
good stuff
James Wells is possibly one of the greatest Legal minds in the Ca area. My Family and I have had the pleasure of working with J.D. for more than 20 years and he has never failed us. The Oliver & Grey families are greatly pleased to have such honest representation during a time when many attorneys fa...
Posted by Mark | June 10, 2010
Very helpful and friendly
Mr. Wells was very helpful and generous with his advice. One quick consultation with him answered my questions and sent me in the right direction. I'm impressed with his expertise and friendly communication style. I'll be very happy to work with him in the future.
James Denson Wells's Lawyer Endorsements
"J.D. exemplifies the best our profession has to offer. I have had the pleasure and honor to work in the same office complex with J.D. for the past 12 years and have on many occasions sought his advice and counsel. J.D. is very knowledgeable, hard working and always well prepared for court. He cares deeply for his clients and goes out of his was to help them understand their situation and options. He is unselfish with his time for other lawyers and the community. I frequently refer clients to him in matter outside of my practice areas, and in so doing know that they will be very well served. You can't find a better attorney."
Howard Van Elgort
Criminal defense lawyer
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UC Hastings COL
law
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Occidental Coll
undergraduate
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