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
2019: Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present)2020: Alexandria Bar Association — President (2020–2024); Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present)2021: Alexandria Bar Association — President (2020–2024); Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present)2022: Alexandria Bar Association — President (2020–2024); Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present); Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" by U.S. News & World Report (2022–2026)2023: Alexandria Bar Association — President (2020–2024); Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present); Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023–2025)2024: Alexandria Bar Association — President (through 2024); Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present); Virginia State Bar — Council Member (2024–present); Northern Virginia Black Attorneys' Association — Board Member (2024–present); The National Black Lawyers: Top 100 (2024); Don F. Mela Distinguished Service Award, Alexandria Bar Association (2024); Bronze Member, Rule 6.1 Society (Legal Services of Northern Virginia) (2024)2025: Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present); Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023–2025); Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite (2025); Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" (2022–2026)2026: Alexandria Bar Association — Board Member (2019–present); Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" (2022–2026)
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