Kansas Supreme Court Disbars Carolyn Sue Edwards
Summary
The Kansas Supreme Court has disbarred Carolyn Sue Edwards, revoking her license to practice law in Kansas. This action follows Edwards' voluntary surrender of her license after a previous suspension for violating professional conduct rules. The court assessed costs of the proceeding to Edwards.
What changed
The Supreme Court of Kansas has issued an order disbarring attorney Carolyn Sue Edwards, effective February 25, 2026. This action stems from Edwards' voluntary surrender of her law license, which was accepted by the court under Rule 230(b). Edwards had previously been suspended in December 2024 for violating Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct. The disbarment revokes her license and privilege to practice law in Kansas.
This order terminates any pending disciplinary proceedings against Edwards and assesses the costs of this proceeding to her. Compliance officers should note that Edwards' name will be removed from the roll of licensed attorneys. While no specific compliance actions are required for external entities, this signifies a final disciplinary outcome for an attorney in Kansas, reinforcing the importance of adherence to professional conduct rules.
Penalties
Costs of the proceeding assessed to Edwards.
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In re Edwards
Supreme Court of Kansas
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Docket Number: 12723
Combined Opinion
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
Bar Docket No. 12723
In the Matter of CAROLYN SUE EDWARDS,
Respondent.
ORDER OF DISBARMENT
The court admitted respondent Carolyn Sue Edwards to the practice of law in
Kansas on April 23, 1986. The court suspended her law license in December 2024 after
finding that she violated several Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct. See In re
Edwards, 319 Kan. 782, 806, 809, 560 P.3d 1159 (2024).
On December 5, 2025, Edwards submitted a request to voluntarily surrender her
law license. The Office of the Disciplinary Administrator moves the court to accept
Edwards' voluntary surrender under Rule 230(b) (2025 Kan. S. Ct. R. at 283).
The court grants that motion, accepts Edwards' voluntary surrender of her law
license, disbars Edwards under Rule 230(b), and revokes Edwards' license and privilege
to practice law in Kansas. The court directs the Office of Judicial Administration to strike
the name of Carolyn Sue Edwards from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in
Kansas effective the date of this order.
The court notes that any proceeding pending before the Kansas Board for
Discipline of Attorneys against Edwards terminates on the date of this order under Rule
230(b)(1)(C). The Disciplinary Administrator may direct an investigator to complete any
pending investigation to preserve evidence.
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The court assesses the costs of this proceeding to Edwards under Supreme Court
Rule 229 (2025 Kan. S. Ct. R. at 282). The court directs Edwards to comply with
Supreme Court Rule 231 (2025 Kan. S. Ct. R. at 285).
Finally, the court directs the Reporter of Decisions to publish this order in the
Kansas Reports.
Dated this 25th day of February 2026.
LUCKERT, J., not participating.
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