Background
Nelson, Jan Craig was born on November 12, 1951 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of Einar W. and Clarice M. (Moline) Nelson.
Nelson, Jan Craig was born on November 12, 1951 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of Einar W. and Clarice M. (Moline) Nelson.
See prefatory notice Unlisted colleges, etc. (Bachelor of Arts); William Mitchell College of Law (Juris Doctor).
Associate, Walz & Nelson, Redwood Falls, 1979-1983; assistant county attorney, Redwood County, Redwood Falls, 1979-1983; county attorney, Redwood County, Redwood Falls, 1983-1987; limited partner, Rowley, Wenger & Nelson, Ltd., Redwood Falls, 1987-1988; private practice, Redwood Falls, 1988-1989; assistant public defender, 5th Judicial District State of Minnesota, Redwood Falls, since 1990; administrative law judge, State of Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings, Minneapolis, since 1988; partner, Nelson & Van Hon, Redwood Falls, since 1988. Adjunct instructor William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, since 1990.
Member American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, 9th District Bar Association, Redwood County Bar Association (president 1980-1981, treasurer 1989-1991), National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association District Attorneys, Rotary (secretary Redwood Falls 1984-1986, vice president 1989-1990, president 1990-1991).