Bruce A. Mason

Bruce A. Mason

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +4 more

514 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC

About Bruce

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

37 years

25%
Federal Crime 12%

31 years

12%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 36 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1989

Active

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Location

Mason and Mason, Attorneys at Law

514 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401

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Bruce A. Mason's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

105 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 105 reviews

Posted by Deb | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Notch

Having never been in any legal trouble, I had no idea what to expect. Bruce was very thorough and explained the situation and the legal ramifications well. I knew that he was fighting for me behind the scenes and when it was time to go to court, he was not only professional but very convincing. Offic...e staff were great too. I would definitely hire him again if needed.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great experience!

I contacted Mr. Mason after being charged with a misdemeanor. This being my first offense, I was quite nervous about what would happen and wasn't sure what to expect. However, when I met with Mr. Mason at his office he thoroughly explained the process I would have to go through in order to keep this ...charge off my record. As a student, this was especially important to me, and he reassured me that things wouldn't be very complicated on my part. He also reassured me that we would get the desired outcome in a short amount of time, which made me feel even better about the situation. Throughout the duration of my case I felt secure and knew I could contact him with any questions I had. All in all, Mr. Mason is clearly a very knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled attorney and was able to get me the best result I could have hoped for! Despite how distraught I originally was about the charge, he made this entire process feel easy. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Wendy | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Charges dismissed!

Having known Mr. Mason in the community, I reached out to him after charges had been filed against me. He was very professional, communicative, prompt and courteous. He returned messages quickly and in the end, he was able to get my charges dismissed. Hopefully, I won’t need his services in the futur...e. But, I without a doubt would never hesitate to handle any legal issue as his legal expertise is superperb.

Posted by Angela | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Notch Defense Attorney

After speaking with several other defense attorneys. Mr. Bruce Mason and his team listened to my case when I was wrongfully accused of committing a crime. They looked at the facts in my case and did what the others said they could not. He helped me get through on of the most difficult and trying time...s of my life by offering the absolute best legal advice, representing me professionally both inside and outside the courtroom. I highly recommend Bruce A. Mason and his team, if I ever find myself needing legal help again. I will be returning to him.

Posted by Angela | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Pleased

My son was charged with a misdemeanor underage alcohol charge over the summer while visiting friends in Wilmington. I made a few phone calls and got referred to Mr. Mason. I called Mr. Mason's office and he called back the very same day and explained the entire process. We took care of everything by ...phone or email since we do not live in that area. We put our trust in him and he was able to get the case dismissed.

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Bruce A. Mason's Lawyer Endorsements

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Franklin Averitt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve known Bruce for some time. He is a capable attorney that looks out for his client’s interests."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Mason. He an excellent DUI lawyer."

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Christopher Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce has an excellent reputation in the area as a strong advocate for his clients. Although his practice is in Wilmington, it is not uncommon to see him in court in Jacksonville working for clients who are willing to travel the extra distance to retain his services, and I am sure they are more than pleased with the return on their investment!"

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James Blanton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is a top notch criminal defense attorney. I regularly consult him with novel legal issues. I do not hesitate to refer matters to him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Richard Speaks

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is a very talented and dedicated lawyer. I have worked with him on a number of cases and have always been impressed by his knowledge, skill and diligence. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend or family member."

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Woody White

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bruce is an excellent attorney, with broad experience and an exemplary reputation, well earned for his courtroom presence and strong advocacy. I highly reccomend him."

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Dennis Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce aggressively defends his clients. He is well-respected in the legal community and gets good results."

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Bradley Coxe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mason is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. I am confident in his ability to handle all types of criminal claims."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

top ten nationally award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2004

Certified Specialist in State Criminal Defense, North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

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Top 100 DWI attorney in NC, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

N/A

ARIDE Certified, NHTSA

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Partner, Mason and Mason

1990 - 1993

Partner, Pennington and Wicks

Associations

2004 - Present

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1989 - Present

North Carolina State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

New Hanover County Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

West Virginia University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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