About Jonathan Matthew
Jonathan Matthew Holson trained as a lawyer at the University of Minnesota, where he earned his J.D. in 2002 after completing undergraduate studies at Furman University with a B.A. in political science and philosophy in 1999. Those years framed an interest in public service and courtroom practice that has shaped his career.
He began his legal work in public defense. 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 handled a steady docket of criminal cases, moved motions, tried cases in county court, and supervised younger attorneys. The experience gave him day-to-day familiarity with the county criminal calendar and the practical work of representing clients at various stages of proceedings.
After more 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 role expanded the range of courtroom matters and litigation tasks he handled. In 2022 he joined the Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson as a lawyer; the profile lists that office as his current professional address.
Professional associations have been a steady 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 criminal law, appellate decisions, and continuing legal education offered through state and national defense groups.
His work shows sustained time on criminal defense matters across public and private sectors. Colleagues and records indicate experience across the stages of criminal cases, from initial charging decisions and pretrial advocacy to trial work and sentencing. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and continues to handle criminal matters in the state’s courts. He practices at the Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson, where he represents clients charged with criminal offenses and handles related litigation in Minnesota courts.
