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

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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 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | General Knowledge

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 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 brandi | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

LIFE SAVER

Bruce took on my case a month before my trial date. He was very knowledgeable about my case. He always included me in the case and listen to what I had to say. I felt like if was really working for me and wanted the same outcome I wanted. We even meet after hours at the office to discuss the case. I...N my case I was found not guilty

Posted by MICHAEL | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unprepared, I do not recommend

I hired Mr Mason based on reviews on this website 6 months prior to my date in court. Called his office many times and asked if everything was okay and if they had any questions for me. I was always assured that everything was great and to not be late on my court date. Court came around and the what ...Bruce was representing me for I didn't even qualify for. On top of that the Judge asked for my conviction history and Bruce didn't even have that. Big waste of time and money for my family especially since my Mother flew down from Chicago for this. This happened over 3 weeks ago. I've called MASON & MASON twice since then, still Bruce is yet to call me back. Do not recommend, might as well try your luck with a court appointed attorney

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI. , FTRA. , LSOA. ,NSB. And DWLR ..!!!

My wife heard about Attorney Bruce A Mason from a friend at work . 19 yrs ago I was traveling from Tampa Fl to my new duty station in Camp Lejeune, 2 fleet 5 th Recon unit 2 Marines. I left the base from Tampa Fl at 1000 hrs and drove all day. Stopped for gas in Little River SC. Met a Air dell M...arine thumbing to Cherry Point, NC and asked if he had a drivers license and could drive us there. He said yes and took over driving. He was a PFC enlisted and I was a young Captain with a lot of combat in the 9 years of service . I went to sleep after driving all day . We stopped in the little town of Leland NC . Went to the head , got back in the front passenger seat and went back to sleep . I woke up around 0330 hrs hurting with a big knot on my head laying in the woods ! After walking 5 miles I flagged down a car headed toward Jacksonville NC . Car stopped and it was a Pender county deputy. I explained to him what I thought happened . He explained to me that (the highway patrol) had come up on a single car accident 4 hrs earlier . Well that was my 4 wheel drive Grand Cherokee with proper tags and insurance and registerion . The officer kindly said I was full of sh$& and I being a Marine Officer to him kindly told him to stick it where the sun doesn't shine . To say the least we didn't hit it off too good . I was charged with Driving While Intoxicated , Failure to report Accident , Leaving the Scene of an Accident , No Seat Belt and Driving while License Revoked . I was incarcerated that Saturday morning @ 0530 and went before the judge at 0900 Tuesday morning . Made my bail that morning , took a cab to where my totaled truck was . My dress uniforms , BDU 's , personal clothes and 2 sidearm's were gone . The man who towed my truck from the wreck site to the impound said nothing was in the vehicle. Well after arriving at base Tuesday evening with just my driver license and military ID I had to pay for all my uniforms to be replaced so I could report to my new command the up coming Monday morning at 0600 hrs . Hired a lawyer in Jacksonville to handle the case in Pender county, said he could dispose of it without me having to go to court . Three weeks later , I was sent TDY to Hawaii to take command of Recon 1st Marines 3 battion where I retired with 25 yrs and a chest full of medals ! Two years ago I was stopped for speeding on I -40 west and that's when I was made aware of tickets from 19 years ago. The lawyer I hired took my money and ran . Mr . Mason took the case and had every thing dismissed on January 10, 2017 . I was proud that he took the case and also took the time to explain the law and what he was going to do . Not only is Mr. Mason a great attorney but I as a retired Full Bird Colonel think of him as my friend . Thank - you for your time !!!

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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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James Allard

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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

N/A

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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