About Jonathan Matthew

Jonathan Matthew Holson trained as a lawyer on the University of Minnesota, where he earned his J.D. in 2002 after finishing undergraduate studies at Furman University with a B.A. in political science and philosophy in 1999. Those years framed a curiosity in public service and courtroom practice that has formed his profession.

He started his legal work in public protection. In 2004 he joined the Stearns County Public Defender’s Office as an assistant public defender and later took on responsibilities as a managing lawyer. There he treated a continuous docket of criminal cases, moved motions, tried cases in county courtroom, and supervised younger lawyers. The knowledge gave him day-to-day familiarity with the county felony calendar and the realistic work of representing clients at various levels of hearings.

After extra than a decade in public defense, Holson moved into private practice. He served as an associate at Martin & Wagner, P.A. beginning in 2017. That position expanded the variety of court matters and legal proceedings duties he treated. In 2022 he joined the Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson as a lawyer; the profile lists that office as his current expert address.

Professional institutions have been a continuous presence in his career. Holson has been a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers since 1999 and has belonged to the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers since 2004. Those memberships suggest ongoing engagement with developments in felony regulation, appellate decisions, and continuing legal education offered through state and countrywide defense teams.

His work indicates sustained time on felony protection things throughout public and personal sectors. Colleagues and records indicate experience across the levels of criminal instances, from preliminary charging selections and pretrial advocacy to trial work and penalty determination. He is licensed to practice in Minnesota and continues to manage felony things within the state’s courts. He practices on the Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson, the place he represents clients charged with felony offenses and handles related legal proceedings in Minnesota courts.

Education

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

J.D. (2002) | Law

1999

Furman University

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

1995

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Lawyer At Law

Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson
2022

Associate

Martin & Wagner, P.A.
2017

Assistant Public Defender / Managing Lawyer

Stearns County Public Defender
2004

Accepted Jurisdictions

Minnesota

Professional Associations

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

has membership 2004 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

has membership 1999 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 15 8th Avenue North Saint Cloud MN 56303