Jonathan Matthew Holson
I grew up throughout the Southeastern United States. I attended college at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and I graduated with a B.A. in political science and philosophy. I moved to Minnesota in 1999 to attend the University of Minnesota law school and I decided stay after I graduated. Following graduation, I clerked for a Hennepin County Judge and then took a job with the Stearns County Public Defender's Office. I have been in private practice since 2016.
My practice involves representing people charged with crimes as well as individuals dealing with issues surrounding Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders - both petitioners and respondents. I am here to help with the collateral consequences as well including, but not limited to, driver's license revocations, motor vehicle forfeiture, employment concerns and more. Please contact me and I am available for a free consultation regarding whatever legal issues you might be facing.
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Misdemeanor Defense Clinic, Appellate Defense Clinic
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- Furman University
- B.A. (1999) | Political Science / Philosphy
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Activities: Mock Trial, College Democrats
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- Associate
- Martin & Wagner, P.A.
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- Assistant Public Defender / Managing Attorney
- Stearns County Public Defender
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- Roving Instructor, Minnesota State Public Defender Trial Institute, St. Paul, MN
- Minnesota State Public Defender
- Small Group Facilitator, Sentencing Advocacy Institute, Brainerd, MN
- Minnesota State Public Defender
- Roving Instructor, Minnesota State Public Defender Trial Institute, St. Paul, MN
- Minnesota State Public Defender
- State Bar of Minnesota # 032503X
- Member
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- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Minnesota
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. My friend was picked up on a warrant from 5 years ago. When he's been into jail. But that never came up before
- A: No one can answer that question without more information. Consult with an attorney directly.
- Q. Can you dismiss a ticket in Minnesota without having to go to court?
- A: No. You’ll need to go through some sort of court process if you’re going to get the charge dismissed.
- Q. I was pulled over for DAR and the cop asked me to do controlled buys to get out of it, is that legal?
- A: Sure it’s legal. I tend to think doing CI work to get out of DAR is a terrible idea. But that’s up to you if that’s something you want to do.