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 105 reviews

Posted by Cody | December 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unprofessional and Unethical

Mr. Mason from the time I hired him was nothing but unprofessional. Every single appointment or court date he either sent someone else to show up or no call/no show or was 3+ hours late. At one point the Judge was upset because of him not being on time for the court date and his anger was taken out o...n me, the client. I can not express how unsatisfied and disappointed I am in the lack of communication and his inability to actually do his job. I was charged an exorbitant amount of money for services that in any other situation would end in a termination of employment. I would highly suggest hiring someone else that actually communicates, returns calls, and actually advocates for you. In my case I felt that I was a huge inconvenience for him and that he was trying to get things done as fast and as lazy as possible. I saw so many good reviews on here I just thought that he was right for me. Maybe it was a bad time or he had personal things going on in his life but that shouldn’t affect your job performance. I hope this helps someone. He didn’t even make sure my plea agreement was correct and due to that I got additional punishment on my sentence. When notified about the mistake he ignored my calls for over a week and told me that if I needed it corrected it would need to be paid immediately. Due to his mistake I was unable to spend time with family over the holidays because he refused to set a court date to correct it. DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY!!!!

Posted by Amy | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb

I consulted with numerous lawyers concerning a scenario that was ongoing. I hired Bruce Mason after reading about his selection to Super Lawyers for several consecutive years, and meeting with him. My situation compares to being lost in the jungle only to find a lion who becomes my aegis. I no lon...ger suffered from noctambulation or constant worry because Bruce Mason was superb. He is breviloquent and eloquent simultaneously and has substantive work ethic and integrity. He is also well respected by his peers, and I suspect his intellect far surpasses that of most lawyers. If you have something going on that is incredibly important to you, I suggest hiring him. He can handle difficult cases with ease. He certainly left me in a better place after winning my case, and the only thing I would change about him is not having been in the situation I was in to begin with to need someone like him. I wish the world had more people like him in it.

Posted by Christine | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bruce Mason the Magnificent

Mr. Mason did a tremendous job defending me and we won! He is extremely knowledgeable and insightful due to his vast experience. Mr. Mason is a dependable, insightful and sharp attorney and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Shawn | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Advocacy and Communication of Options

Last year, my son was charged with four offenses including DUI, Mr. Mason was recommended by a colleague who works in Wilmington and had experienced a similar issue. In our initial consultation, Mr. Mason engaged immediately, listened carefully, and made solid recommendations for moving forward. ...We experienced many twists and turns during the case, including pleadings during the pandemic. Mr. Mason's knowledge of NC statutes as well as his effective navigation of the New Hanover County court system gave us great confidence in his services. Throughout the process, he always returned my calls promptly, explained our legal options thoroughly, and offered excellent advice. His patience and approach ultimately resulted in dismissal of charges. Without reservation, I can recommend Mr. Mason's legal services.

Posted by Sarah | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Lawyer

Mr. Mason was very helpful to me when I got a speeding ticket. He did exactly what he said he would do. He acted promptly and professionally. I would highly recommend his services.

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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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