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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Expungement

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Law Lion – Confident, Assertive – Charges Dismissed!

I hired Mr. Mason when my daughter was wrongfully accused of a serious crime. It was a blatant and nefariously motivated attempt to influence a child custody suit. If left undefended, this attack could have cost her freedom, future, reputation and custodial rights. It was imperative to hire the prop...er attorney because we may have had only one chance. My daughter and I collaborated utilizing AVVO, Martindale-Hubble, recommendations of other attorneys and of course initial consultations. Mr. Mason stood out above all the rest - he has preeminent credentials and a tremendous track record of achieving positive results for his clients. He called us back hours after our initial on-line inquiry – how is that for responsiveness? He took his time and asked all the right questions. His experience, confidence and ability to digest all the factors involved gave us immediate assurance. After speaking with him we knew he was the one to be both our shield and sword. He advised that there would be no plea bargaining and that this case would end with either a dismissal, acquittal or appeal. We put our trust in Mr. Mason and the case ended with the best possible outcome - in a dismissal and his team is already working on the expunction. I would also like to pay compliment to the support staff at Mason and Mason. They are very professional, responsive and skilled. Mr. Mason’s legal approach was pragmatic, no-nonsense, logical, and most importantly results focused as opposed to some lawyers who are money/profit focused. He is high energy because he loves his work. He is fierce and does not back down; he is a fighter for justice and full of compassion for his clients. Mr. Mason is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney who is very well respected. He has a known reputation of success and is well connected within the law community. His reputation precedes himself and I believe it influenced the outcome of this case. Mr. Mason and his team were ready to execute on his strategy which led to the case being continued twice and then finally dismissed. Mr. Mason is a respected and renowned “Law Lion” and once on your side the other side will take notice. Bruce Mason was ready to fight to fix the injustice brought on my daughter. We hope to never need his services again, but we can’t control the motivations and actions of others. Without a doubt we would recommend his services to anyone in need.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

At a crossroad and charged

I was fairly new in town, and I got charged with a DUI. Not being versed in the laws and the overall process here, I searched online for reputable lawyers to help me, and Bruce Mason stood out above all the others. During the free consultation, Mr. Mason asked all the necessary questions and he... explained the overall process as well as my rights to me. As a result, I immediately hired him. The case dragged out longer than I had hoped, but mostly because Mr. Mason wouldn’t accept a plea, and I also wanted to do everything I could to prevent a charge on my permanent record. In the end, Mr. Mason got my charges dismissed, and he will soon be working to have the charges completely erased from my record. I can finally begin to move forward in my career and in life without having this heavy burden on my shoulders anymore. Thank you so much again Mr. Mason, and thanks to Mason and Mason Law Firm!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Amazing Lawyer

I had to hire Bruce on with a very slim timeline. My previous lawyer basically told me to give up even though i was not guilty. I found Bruce on google and he was amazing through the whole case. I’ve never met a lawyer so devoted like he is. His prices are reasonable and worth it. HE WILL GET THE JOB... DONE ! Because of him I can get my childhood mistakes erased and finally become the doctor ive wanted to be.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Absolute Best Criminal Defense Attorney You Could Ask For

When you find yourself in a situation like the one I was in, all that you can do is hope for the best. There are no words to describe how scared I was. I had just made a mistake, but in the eyes of the law, it was a mistake that could cost me my education, my career, my dreams and possible my freedom.... I knew that the only chance I had at saving my future was to hire the right lawyer. I definitely did my research, primarily through reading reviews such as those on this site. Mr. Mason by far, had the most glowing reviews of any lawyer I came across. I figured it would be best to consult with more than one, so I did. I thought my job would be difficult, but after explaining my story to four different lawyers, I felt completely confident in hiring Mr. Mason. I heard a similar spiel from the other three, but Mr. Mason was the only one who assured me right there over the phone that my charges would be dismissed. It almost seemed to good to be true, but his confidence in the ability to do his job, put all of my fears to rest. Mr. Mason was always available to speak to me whenever I had a question along the way. If he was out of the office, he would call me back within the hour, no matter what. He made me believe that everything was going to work out, and gave me hope that I would still be able to have everything out of life that I wanted. My case went better than I could have ever imagined. My charges were not only dismissed, they were dismissed ahead of schedule. My record will be completely expunged in the very near future. Clean slate, no more stress, no more tears. I cannot begin to express the gratitude that I will forever hold for Mr. Mason, I will never be able to thank him enough for what he did. He is not only an extraordinary lawyer, he is a wonderful human being, and I highly recommend his services to anyone out there who finds themselves in a similar situation as mine.

Posted by Andrew barton | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Review of Bruce Mason

I contacted Bruce mason after receiving my charges and set up a meeting the same day. He got all my charges dismissed and also got my charges expunged. Was extremely helpful and was easy to work with.

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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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John Taladay

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James Allard

DUI and DWI lawyer

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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