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Keith is from Bath, North Carolina, and currently resides in Washington, North Carolina. He received bachelor's and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is married.

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Keith previously worked as a partner at the law firm of Mason & Jones, as a town attorney, and as an assistant district attorney in the 2nd Judicial District.

Keith B. Mason currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 2. He was appointed in 2018 and is serving his first elected term.

As state court judge, Mason oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As an assistant district attorney, Mason prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an attorney in private practice, Mason handled real estate, estate planning, and business law.

- As state court judge, Mason oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As an assistant district attorney, Mason prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an attorney in private practice, Mason handled real estate, estate planning, and business law.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Keith B. Mason did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Said, "The judiciary...[is] a co-equal branch of government at both the state and federal level, and I think a lot of people don’t understand that anymore."

- Said, "The judiciary...[is] a co-equal branch of government at both the state and federal level, and I think a lot of people don’t understand that anymore."

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Keith B. Mason

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

District Court Judge, Seat 04

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