Atty. J. Matthew Holson

Atty. J. Matthew Holson

Mr. Holson has been involved in criminal defense since he was in college.

St. Cloud St. Cloud 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About J. Matthew Holson at a glance

J. Matthew Holson is an Associate based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, practicing at Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson, PA. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2003). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2002). Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in St. Cloud, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Holson has been involved in criminal defense since he was in college
  • He worked as a clerk at the Orangeburg County (South Carolina) Public Defender’s Office and then was a law clerk at the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office
  • Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Holson clerked as a law clerk for a Hennepin County judge
  • Mr. Holson has been a criminal defense attorney since 2004 working both as a Stearns County Public Defender and in private practice
  • He has successfully represented clients throughout the state of Minnesota on matters ranging from traffic offenses to murder
  • Mr. Holson focuses his practice on defending people charged with crimes occurring in Stearns, Benton, Wright, Sherburne, Morrison, and other nearby counties
  • He has been practicing in central Minnesota for almost 20 years

Education

  • Mr. Holson graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law in May of 2002
  • The University of Minnesota School of Law is ranked as one of the top 25 best law schools in the nation by U.S
  • News and World Report
  • Prior to law school, Mr. Holson attended Furman University, where between 1995 and 1999 he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy

Matthew Holson Activities

• Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Board of Directors • Furman University Mock Trial Coach (2022-present) • American Mock Trial Association judge (2002-present) Memberships: • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

J. Matthew Holson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Matthew Holson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Cloud are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Matthew Holson

Where is J. Matthew Holson's law office located?
J. Matthew Holson's law practice is located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The firm is Law Offices of Kenneth L. Wilson, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Matthew Holson handle?
J. Matthew Holson focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has J. Matthew Holson practiced law?
J. Matthew Holson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did J. Matthew Holson go to law school?
J. Matthew Holson earned their education at (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact J. Matthew Holson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2003

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