DAVID HAGAN

David Hagan

Attorney

703-836-9030 Email
Office: 616 N Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314

David Hagan is an associate at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC, practicing both family law and criminal defense. Mr. Hagan handles litigation, including all aspects of domestic relations cases, such as adoptions, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, settlement agreements, property rights, pre-nuptial agreements, and post-divorce disputes. He handles protective orders and misdemeanor criminal defense, including traffic and assault/battery cases. Mr. Hagan also assists with estate litigation and other civil matters.

Mr. Hagan received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. During his time there, he served as a student advisor in the George Mason Veterans and Service members Legal Clinic, where he provided pro bono legal assistance to veterans and their families on issues such as civil contract disputes, veterans discharge upgrades, adoptions, consumer warranty concerns, and other matters.

Mr. Hagan grew up in Northern Virginia. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, exercising, and giving back to the community through Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Alexandria Bar Foundation, and Colors of Justice.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Virginia State Bar Council Member (2024-present)
Alexandria Bar Association
Fairfax Bar Association
Foundation of the Alexandria Bar Association
- Board Member (2019-present)
- President (2020-2024)
Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association
- Member
- Board Member (2024-present)
Virginia Trial Lawyer Association

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2024 The National Black Lawyers: Top 100
2024 Don F. Mela Distinguished Service Award, for outstanding volunteer service to the public and bar, Alexandria Bar Association
2024 Bronze Member by the Rule 6.1 Society for the Legal Services of Northern Virginia
2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star
2023-2024 Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” by U.S. News & World Report

AREAS OF PRACTICE

60% Family Law
20% Criminal & Protective Orders
20% Civil Litigation

BAR ADMISSIONS

Virginia, 2018

EDUCATION

George Mason University School of Law
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 2018

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., Bachelor of Science Psychology - 2010

CONTACT DAVID HAGAN

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