Jan Phillip Olson

We worked with Jan to defend our teen against criminal accusations. We were referred to Jan by another professional in the field who told us, "If it were my kid, I would want Jan. He's the best there is." Jan responded to our initial inquiry within minutes, and was always super responsive when we had questions. He had the long view in mind from the start, and knew at each point along the way what our options were and what proactive steps could be taken to keep things in our favor. Jan knows who he's dealing with in our local legal system, and how to work for his client's best interest in that milieu. He helped our teen avoid a felony conviction, with the potential for an expunged record after probation. We are very grateful for Jan's work.

Jan took a case to defend our son for rape. The case was unusual in that our son turned himself in, but the victim did not want charges pressed. Jan got the charges reduced, set our son on a course of much needed counseling, and personally counseled our son on the urgency of turning his life around.

A coworker of mine gave me Jan's name when someone I know well got a DUI. He was fantastic so I kept his contact number. Years later I found myself in an incident and immediately called Jan, he gave me sage advice so when the police wanted to talk to me all I had to say was "Please contact my lawyer Jan Olson" and they walked away, thus speaking to his reputation around the justice system. I was very pleased with the end result.

I had need of a lawyer and I hired Mr. Olson on a recommendation from a friend. Jan was thoughtful and knowledgeable. He seemed to know everyone involved in the process personally. He was able to guide me to a conclusion that I believe was the best possible outcome.

Jan is a very intelligent Criminal Attorney. With his vast experience he has familiarity with the courts and important court personnel. Jan is not only intelligent but cares deeply and is hard working. My Domestic Violence case was complicated as it involved 2 charges and 2 separate courts. As the cases went along Jan worked closely with each courts prosecutor to come to a global resolution with a very favorable outcome. Throughout the complicated process Jan always kept me informed and always answered readily any questions I had. I highly recommend hiring Jan to represent you.

Jan Olson came highly recommended...and I now know why, and I also join the chorus - Jan Olson is an expert, professional defense attorney that deserves the highest marks as he delivered outcomes that exceeded my expectations. Jan was engaged and patient during our initial meeting, making me feel like I was being heard, understood and cared for. He was straight forward and represented the Law in a very clear manner. I had made a mistake yet needed a legal defense. Jan Olson, along with his team of colleagues and staff took great care for my case and my curiosities between visits. Jan (and his colleagues) were always prompt to get back to me, always keeping me well informed and prepared. The representation I had, came not only in a good name/reputation and not only in years of experience, but in my opinion, Jan's legal defense (knowledge, preparation, and strategy) went the extra mile...and it lead to an outcome/judgement that was more or better than I expected...it was what I hoped for but didn't think would/could happen. I believe aspects of my case and outcomes only came as a result of Jan's expertise. (This is not the venue to describe specifics of my case, but I can tell you Jan's strategy are ethical and informed while adept at leveraging the law and rights of the defendant.) I genuinely believe our city has many great attorneys, but one that I can FULLY and confidently endorse is Jan Olson. If you need a legal Defense, you need (to consider and hire) Jan Olson.

Thank for everything that you have done for us. You have given us to he information that we need in order to get a lawyer and we appreciate you.

I highly recommend Jan Olson. He has an immediate response time, and was able to help with what I needed in an incredibly short amount of time. Very knowledgeable, informative, and respectful.

I called my account and a friend who is an attorney, they do not know each other but both recommend Jan Olson. Jan is a hard working, honest,and cost conscious advocate! Use the best it will cost you less.

I knew Jan away from the legal world. One day I ended up in legal trouble and phoned Jan on what I should do. Fortunately for me, his expertise was my subject matter. He promptly set up an appointment, and we discussed the strategy. His knowledge in approaching my case impressed me immensely. I wasn't able to obtain an innocent plea (since I obliviously wasn't), but Jan was able to put me at ease throughout the probation process. His court demeanor is top-notch and I feel anyone is in great and confident hands if they hire Jan as an attorney.

I was notified by HR that my job was on the line due to a warrant for my arrest that came up on my background check. I hired Jan to help me quash this unbeknownst-to-me scare and not only did he make the time immediately to meet me, he sought extra counsel for making sure that I reported the quash and case closing correctly and effectively. Within 24 hours of meeting Jan, he cleared time and worked with my schedule to get us in court to settle the matter. He was stalwart and firm in the courtroom, and courteous and obliging outside of the courtroom. Having begun this predicament in terror and shock, I can say with full honesty that Jan helped turn it all around, and I would gladly recommend him and his services to anyone.

I retained Jan in a criminal suit. I had not idea what to expect or how to deal with the system I found myself. Throughout the process Jan emphasized the truth will win out. I took his lead and let him do his job and the result was the truth won out. Jan is an impeccable lawyer who bleeds integrity and sound moral character. He is well known in the industry and gives his clients 150%. I spent many late nights discussing the case and next steps and he never flinched. He isn't just your legal counsel he is your advocate in a system that is not favorable to ethical people. You would do yourself a huge injustice if you don't retain Jan in any legal issue. He is the best in the business and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my life and defense.

I was charged with a major sex crime I committed many years in the past. From the beginning of my engagement with Jan, he gave me great information to steady my nerves as we went through the justice process, and made sure to hold as many options for me open as he possibly could. When we began, it looked like I would spend the next 4 to 11 years in prison. Jan's connections to local sex crime treatment facilities were invaluable. Because he knew how their evaluations had played out in courts and before prosecutors, and how they were not perceived as being defense-oriented, my excellent evaluation from that facility was treated far better than I imagine it would have been otherwise. Eventually, after about a year, Jan noticed that the law under which I was being prosecuted had been changed in 2009 to extend the statute of limitations, and that under the prior law, the statute of limitations had run out before the law had been changed. This provided the key to unlocking a successful defense. Today, I have only a non-sex-crime misdemeanor on my record, I've spent only 50 days in jail, I didn't lose my employment, and after going through the treatment program, I no longer look at my past with dread and fear. Jan was absolutely instrumental in making all of these outcomes possible. I recommend him and his services highly.

Jan is the consummate professional. He not only does a good job in court (trial and motions), but also is aware of resources and has excellent relationships with prosecutorial staff and attorneys. He keeps the client well informed of choices. He demonstrates a clear understanding of the law and its effect on the client. He has always kept me informed of the status of the case.

From the first moment of meeting Jan, I felt at ease in his presence. Jan is thoughtful, considerate and direct. My experience with Jan was that he looked at the challenges and opportunities of my case and helped develop an effective plan using legal knowledge, experience and common sense. Throughout the handling of my case, Jan helped me stay focused and calm. His services were affordable and the office staff was very professional. I would recommend Jan highly and if required to do so again, would engage him without hesitation.