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

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

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Minnesota

Since 2003

Associate

Martin & Wagner, P.A.

2017 - Current

Assistant Public Defender / Managing Attorney

Stearns County Public Defender

2004 - 2017

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

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

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

Q. Do ignition interlock violations get shared with probation officers, or just DVS?

8 March 2021

A: That is not necessarily something that will be reported to probation. However, probation might become aware that your interlock obligation was extended and would also likely become aware if your limited license was suspended due to continuing violations of the ignition interlock obligations.

Q. no ticket, just mandatory crim hearing. petty misdemeanor shows online. do i need an attorney for turning on wrong lane?

7 March 2021

A: Yes, you should get an attorney. The charge is like a misdemeanor if there is a mandatory court appearance. That also leads me to believe that there was an accident. There will be an attorney prosecuting you. You should have attorney representing you.

Q. How do i contest a search warrant based in the lack if probable cause

5 March 2021

A: You retain an attorney or get a public defender to raise the challenge to the search warrant. The prosecutor will be an attorney. This isn’t something you want to represent yourself on.

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