Judge Ryan I. Wells: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

The Hon. Ryan I. Wells is a judge for the Fresno County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 25, 2021, filling the vacancy of a newly created position.


Prior to his appointment, Wells was a senior deputy district attorney at the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, a position to which he was named in 2012. He was assigned domestic violence and gang crimes cases, and he served in the Homicide Unit.


Before that, he spent time as a deputy district attorney at the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office (2010 to 2012).


Wells earned a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Davis School of Law.


After graduating from law school, Wells began his legal career as a law clerk at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 2009, at which time he became a legal editor at LexisNexis.


Raised in Ohio, Wells attended Middletown High School. He was a receiver and special-teams player for the Stanford Cardinal football team. He finished his football career as the school’s all-time leading kick-off return specialist. Wells and his wife, Christina, have two children.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Ryan I. Wells

On January 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On January 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2023

On January 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2023

On January 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2023

On January 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2023

On January 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On January 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On October 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2023

On October 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2023

On October 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2023

On October 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Ryan I. Wells presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2023

On October 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2023

On September 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 01, 2023

On September 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2023

On September 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Ryan I. Wells presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2022

Status

Open

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Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On September 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2023

On September 27, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2023

On September 27, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 31, 2023

On September 27, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2023

On September 26, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 01, 2023

On September 26, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2023

On September 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2022

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2023

On September 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2023

On September 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Wells, Ryan presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Wells, Ryan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Wells, Ryan

Court

Superior

County

Fresno County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2023

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