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J. Cheney Mason began his private law practice in Orlando, Florida in 1971
after admission to The Florida Bar.
His areas of practice include Criminal
Defense, Marital and Family Law (Divorce Law), Entertainment Law
and Trial Practice. He is a
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, certified by both The
Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Mr. Mason is frequently a guest lecturer before various Bar
and Legal Associations and has published numerous legal articles.
J. Cheney Mason is often queried by the press on legal issues involving criminal defense and marital and family law and is active in
numerous local and national legal
organizations. For many years, he has volunteered his time to teach trial techniques to young
Prosecutors and Public Defenders at the annual workshop at the University of
Florida, College of Law. He has been profiled in Orlando Magazine as one
of the Attorneys You Can Trust, Six of Orlando's Legal
Legends. He has received coverage on ABC's Nightline,
Public Eye With Bryant Gumbel, NBC's Today Show, and Court
TV.
He is currently is rated as an "AV" lawyer (the
highest possible rating) by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed
in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Education
University of Florida, B.A., 1968
University of Florida, J.D., 1970
Bar Admissions
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The Florida Bar, 1971
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United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1972
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United States Supreme Court, 1975
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United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1976
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United States District Court, Southern District of Florida (Trial Bar), 1978
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United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1984 |
Specialty Designations
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar
Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Author
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"Double Jeopardy and Collateral Estoppel", Special Problems in
Criminal Law, Florida Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, 1978
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"Harmless Error", Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,
Miami Chapter, 1991
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"Theory of the Defense", Florida Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers, Miami Chapter, 1992
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"Spouse Abuse - The Other Victim", Florida Bar Journal, October,
1994
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"Practical Advocacy for Domestic Violence Cases", Florida Bar, 1997 |
Lecturer
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Lecturer for Annual Criminal Law Seminars, Orange County Bar Association,
1978-1983
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Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers Annual Seminar, 1987-1988
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Annual Seminars, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami
Chapter, 1991, 1992
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Annual Lecturer, Trial Training Faculty, Florida Bar Prosecutor/Public
Defender Workshop, 1981- present
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"Practical Advocacy for Domestic Violence Cases," Florida
Bar, 1997
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"Theory of the Defense", Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers
Association, 1998
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"Theory of the Defense", Lorman Institute, 2000 |
Professional Organization Leadership Positions
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Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; Chairman, 1978-1979
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The Florida Bar, Legislative Committee; 1978-1980
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Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee; 1978-1981; Vice Chairman, 1981
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The Florida Bar, Ethics Committee; 1979-1981
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Orange County Bar Association, Executive Council, 1979-1983
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Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association; Vice President, 1979;
President, 1980-1981
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Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section; Chairman, 1982-1984
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The Florida Bar Criminal Law Certification Committee; 1984-1986
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The Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section Executive Council; 1984-1994
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Board of Directors,
1988-1993; Treasurer, 1993; Secretary, 1994; Vice President, 1995; President
Elect, 1996; President, 1997-1998
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The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 1987- 1999; Vice
Chairman, 1995-1996; Chairman, 1998-1999
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Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Criminal Law Section; Chairman, 1988-1989
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National Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers; Board of Directors, 2001 - 2008
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Membership
Affiliations
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Life Member
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
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Central Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
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American Bar Association, Member
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The Florida Bar, Member
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Orange County Bar Association, Member
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Disabled American Veterans, Life Member
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