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 41 - 45 of 105 reviews

Posted by Ms Ruth Borshell | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Tastefully assertive, confident without arrogance, and a gentleman

Mr. Mason specifically in his field of expertise was able to use the excellence of his well trained staff ,that he respects, by using closed loop communications, and precision, and essentially clean up the cascade and debacle of inadequate ,and unethically representation I recieved from a "promi...nent " law firm , that will be reported, and should not have access to the public purse... Senetor, county commissioner, or any pillar of the community.. Thank you so much Mason and Mason , Mr Smith.and your team .. There are no words to Express my thanks ,and thanks, from the support from my family and friend all over the world...

Posted by Steve | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Court Ace

I consulted with Mr. Mason on a Tuesday about two citations in New Hanover County and one in Brunswick. That Wednesday, the NH cases were dismissed, and by Thursday the Brunswick case was dismissed as well. He promptly communicated the outcomes in real time, which took a load off my mind. I would us...e him again and recommend him 1000%.

Posted by Lance | May 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Mason's review

I contacted Mr. Mason about some legal issues of course and he was very helpful and knowledgeable about everything we talked about. He got my charges dropped & dismissed. Very professional and will definitely recommend him to anyone needing help.

Posted by Chris | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding!

I have had previous experience with other Lawyers which were poor because of a lack of attention, their focus on money as opposed to focusing on my needs and a lack of personal connection. When i found myself in need of legal assistance in Wilmington, NC someone recommended Bruce Mason to me and i a...m not being dramatic when i say that it was an absolute blessing they did! Bruce is the consummate professional. His knowledge of the law and his ability to strategize are unmatched. He has a tremendous amount of experience in dealing with the Judges and District Attorneys in Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover counties. He was extremely responsive to my case, my needs and my questions. But the most remarkable thing about Bruce is that i felt he cared about me and my family. His concern for me as a person was genuine and that translated into Bruce fighting hard for me and getting me the best possible outcome. In a word, if i had to describe why i will always turn to Bruce if i need legal assistance and why i highly recommend Bruce Mason, that word is trust.

Posted by Christopher | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney!

I went to see Bruce after being advised by another attorney that I could be looking at 6 months for a DWLR. I have been trying to get my license back for 10 years and will finally be eligible at the end of this year. A conviction for this would have extended this another year. Bruce explained that he... should be able to keep this from happening by getting the charge reduced. I was totally amazed when he got the charge dismissed altogether! I have had a lot of bad experiences with attorneys in the past but Bruce Mason is the real deal! He is a great attorney and I would definitely recommend to anyone needing representation.

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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

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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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