On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Missouri reinstated Ruth Ellen Johnson, a member of The Missouri Bar, to good standing. Johnson’s reinstatement follows a period of suspension due to unresolved tax issues.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Ruth Ellen Johnson,” with case no. SC101294.
The order, issued en banc, indicates that Johnson presented sufficient evidence to the court demonstrating a satisfactory resolution to the tax matter that initially led to her suspension. The specific details of the tax issue were not disclosed in the court document.
Johnson petitioned the court for reinstatement after addressing the concerns related to her prior failure to pay taxes. Chief Justice W. Brent Powell formally ordered the reinstatement, marking the end of her suspension and allowing her to resume practicing law in Missouri.
The Supreme Court’s decision confirms that Johnson has met the requirements for reinstatement as a member of The Missouri Bar.
According to Avvo.com, Ms. Johnson is a criminal defense attorney in Kansas City, Missouri. She acquired her law license in Missouri in 2004.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
