John Andrew Olson

Background

Olson, John Andrew was born on August 9, 1950 in McAllen, Texas, United States. Son of Mark Owen and Rachel E. (Pope) Olson.

Education

Bachelor, St. Mary's U., 1971; Juris Doctor, St. Mary's U., 1979; Master of Social Work, Worden School Social Superior vena cava syndrome, San Antonio, Texas, 1974.

Career

Assistant city attorney, City of McAllen, Texas, 1980-1981; assistant attorney general, Texas Attorney General Office, 1981-1982; assistant attorney general, Texas Attorney General Office, San Antonio, 1982-1983; private practice, Pete Torres, Junior & Associations, San Antonio, 1983; assistant district attorney, 1st chair, Starr County District Attorney Office, Rio Grande City, Texas, 1983-1985; assistant district attorney, 2nd chair, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, Texas, 1985-1987; assistant district attorney, 1st chair, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, Texas, 1987-1989; chief, appellate section, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, Texas, since 1989.

Achievements

• John Andrew Olson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: running, swimming, bicycling.

Connections

Father:

Mark Owen Olson

Mother:

Rachel E. (Pope) Olson