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Overview
Practice Areas
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60% Criminal Defense
15 years
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10% Domestic Violence
15 years
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10% DUI / DWI
15 years
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10% Child Abuse
15 years
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10% Violent Crime
15 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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As a criminal defense lawyer I practice throughout Florida in both State and Federal Courts (Northern District).
My law partner Thomas L. Edwards and... more
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References
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Peer Endorsements
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Gregory Buckley
, Gainesville (FL), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since Geoffrey Robert Mason was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1998 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Schackow, Mercadante & Edwards
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1998–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1997 |
| University of Florida |
Psychology |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1990 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| President's Award |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter) |
2002 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Barrister |
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court |
2009-present
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| Criminal Law Book Award Sponsor |
University of Florida Levin College of Law |
2008-present
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| Member |
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court |
2005-present
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| Member |
National Lawyers Guild |
2000-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1998-present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter) |
1998-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar |
1998-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section |
1998-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1998-present
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| Member |
American Civil Liberties Union |
1989-present
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| Board Member |
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association |
2009-2010
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| President |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Eighth Judicial Circuit |
2001-2002
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| Vice President |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Eighth Judicial Circuit |
2000-2001
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| Treasurer and Secretary |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Eighth Judicial Circuit |
1999-2000
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 11
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Cases
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Outcome: Acquitted at Jury Trial - Not Guilty
Outcome: Acquitted at Jury Trial - Not Guilty on All Counts
Outcome: Acquitted at Jury Trial - Not Guilty
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Editor-in-Chief |
9-11: Emergency Relief |
2002 |
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Speaking Engagements
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