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.
- Domestic Violence
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Traffic Tickets
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Minnesota
- English: Spoken, Written
- Associate
- Martin & Wagner, P.A.
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- Assistant Public Defender / Managing Attorney
- Stearns County Public Defender
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- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Misdemeanor Defense Clinic, Appellate Defense Clinic
- Furman University
- B.A. (1999) | Political Science / Philosphy
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Activities: Mock Trial, College Democrats
- 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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- 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
- Q. I don't know what I'm going to court for but I don't drive and I don't have my licences either and I have court tomorrow
- A: There is no way to know what you have court for without more info. But you need to figure out a way to get there, otherwise you’re like to end up with a warrant.
- Q. If you are arrested in one county and have a warrant in another county. How long can they hold you in CO
- A: Not sure if CO means Colorado. If so you need to ask the question in a Colorado forum. If you mean county, they can hold you until the county with the warrant picks the person up - usually a couple of days.
- Q. I got a cell phone ticket a week ago. When I went to pay, it said it was my second offense. It wasn't. How do I fix this
- A: Of course officers make mistakes. It's hard to know why it is listed as your second violation without more information. I'd suggest getting an attorney on board and the attorney can help sort this issue out. You certainly don't want something to show up, particularly if it wasn't you.
