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

1999 - 2002

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Misdemeanor Defense Clinic, Appellate Defense Clinic

Furman University

B.A. (1999) | Political Science / Philosphy

1995 - 1999

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Activities: Mock Trial, College Democrats

Attorney At Law

Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson

2022 - Current

Associate

Martin & Wagner, P.A.

2017 - 2022

Assistant Public Defender / Managing Attorney

Stearns County Public Defender

2004 - 2017

Roving Instructor, Minnesota State Public Defender Trial Institute, St. Paul, MN

July 1, 2011

Minnesota State Public Defender

Small Group Facilitator, Sentencing Advocacy Institute, Brainerd, MN

March 3, 2011

Minnesota State Public Defender

Roving Instructor, Minnesota State Public Defender Trial Institute, St. Paul, MN

July 1, 2010

Minnesota State Public Defender

State Bar of Minnesota  # 032503X

Member

Current

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - Current

Minnesota

Since 2003

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

• Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders

Q. What happens after reporting an assault with charges but no arrest yet?

July 8, 2025

A: Not much is going to happen until the suspect is located. Once the suspect is located, the court process will begin. How long the process takes is partially up to the suspect. It will depend on if the suspect choses to plead guilty or proceed to trial. I would expect that the court process will take a minimum of 9 months to a year.

Q. Resolving MN bench warrants without violating ND probation; can I request a new judge?

July 1, 2025

A: Dislike of judicial rulings is not a basis to remove a judge and get a new one. It is the norm that you would need to either turn yourself in or to post bond/bail in order to get a warrant quashed. It may even be a body only warrant that requires you to appear in front of a judge on the warrant before you can be released.

You could certainly request a modification of your conditions of release in North Dakota to allow you to turn yourself in on the Minnesota warrant. Having an attorney would go a long way towards resolving these issues.

Q. Can I get a DANCO removed before sentencing?

May 16, 2025

A: In Minnesota, it is generally unlikely that a judge is going to remove or cancel a DANCO prior to entry into and completion of some portion of domestic violence programming. Your question doesn't indicate if you have entered into DV programming. Your question indicates that you have been attending AA. Have you been to chemical dependency treatment? Are you on random testing? Are you testing negative? These factors are also going to impact the judge's decision. Finally, is the protected party asking for the DANCO to be modified or cancelled. A judge is not going do cancel the DANCO over her objection.