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

No misconduct found

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 26 - 30 of 30 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2016 | Criminal Defense

He Knows His Stuff

I called Mr. Mason because someone claimed to have charges filed against me. He called me back quickly, and over the phone explained aspects of the law that I hadn't known which allowed me to relax a bit. I went in for a free consultation, during which time it became clear that Mr. Mason has a lot of... experience not just practicing law, but doing so here in Wilmington. He walked me through how local proceedings occur, and who would be involved. In the end, there had been no formal charges filed, so we didn't need to go to court, but I was glad that I contacted Bruce Mason when I did, because I had been very stressed before, and after meeting with him I felt much better.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Superior Attorney Bruce Mason

Bruce Mason has known reputation of success and respect within the law community in Wilmington and in the broader North Carolina. This relationship with the community and law enforcement is what drew me to him initially. His attention to detail and ability to work for the betterment of his clients ...is what sets him apart from other attorneys of this nature. He is far superior in experience and perceptive abilities to read people and determine the best course of action. He was able to find a not guilty charge for me in a DWI case that some would consider a "50/50" shot. He makes you feel like you are in the presence of a lawyer just by being in the room, which for someone who knows nothing about the court system is a great comfort and asset. He is a man who enjoys his job and will work hard to get the outcome intended. I would undoubtedly hire him again.

Posted by Helen | April 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Very grateful to have worked on cases together- I can always trust the work will be done right

I had a mutual client come in recently to explain how well Bruce Mason was doing on his end of the case (we're handling the immigration side, and Bruce is handling the criminal defense side). As I have seen in the past, the work is always impeccable and we can rest easy knowing he's doing his part of... the case thoroughly. These combination "crimmigration" cases are never easy, and there are never any guarantees in life, especially in legal work, but knowing this attorney works so hard on these cases makes me feel like we are maximizing the possible outcome.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Out of State Client

Mr. Mason represented me on a DWI charge (.08). He was referred to me by other attorneys I consulted located in the Raleigh area. Mr. Mason was very thorough in his investigation, encouraging to me throughout the process, and handled the case in court in a very professional way. He was at all time...s aggressive on my behalf while keeping me fully informed of all that was going on. My case was dismissed following pre-trial motions. I would highly recommend Mr. Mason to anyone considering a lawyer in his areas of expertise.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Charge dismissed

Mr. Mason provided support for a charge of operating a boat in a reckless manner. He successfully was able to have the charge dismissed. It was apparent that Mr. Mason possessed the knowledge and experience to handle our case.

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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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