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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Julie | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Bruce Mason Review

Bruce was nothing short of pure excellence in guiding and representing me in a criminal matter which He was extremely responsive and sensitive to my situation and operates with the highest level of integrity.

Posted by Steven | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Helpful

My Son got into trouble using a false ID and drinking on the beach. I contacted Bruce and he he quickly met with us. He was clear about what needs to be done and he assured us that he would be successful. He put us at ease. I would recommend Bruce based n his professionalism, knowledge and expe...rience.

Posted by Matt | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An Attorney You Can Count On

Mr. Mason was extremely helpful and caring through the process of my case. I was charged with a misdemeanor and he worked to get the charges completely dismissed in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Mr. Mason to anyone looking for an experienced and professional attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2014

One of the Best

Mr. Mason was very competent and knowledgeable in our situation. He reviewed our situation and gave very sound advise and represented us in a very professional manner which lead to a very favorable outcome. I would highly recommend Mr. Mason if you are looking for a lawyer who is compassionate and o...ne who is willing to work hard for you.

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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

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

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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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