John J. Mason is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney serving southeast Louisiana, with practice in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Lafourche, Terrebonne, Orleans, Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, Washington, and St. Mary Parishes. Known for his unwavering commitment to justice, Mason brings a wealth of legal knowledge to each case, grounded in both his education and diverse professional background. Mr. Mason graduated from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans before earning a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University (LSU). He then completed both a Master’s and PhD from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. With a passion for law and justice, he earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Following law school, John served as a United States Patent Attorney in Washington, D.C., where he gained a meticulous understanding of intellectual property law. He then returned to New Orleans, where he served as a law clerk to Judge Paulette Irons in Orleans Civil District Court, further refining his legal expertise in both civil and criminal law. Mr. Mason’s criminal defense practice is defined by his pragmatic approach and fearlessness in the courtroom. He has successfully negotiated plea deals that have spared clients years of prison time, but he is equally unflinching when it comes to taking cases to trial. With extensive trial experience and a solid record in motion hearings, John is prepared to defend his clients by being principled, precise, and unwavering in pursuit of justice. Licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas, John J. Mason is the dedicated advocate you need when your future is on the line.