David Hagan | Alexandria Family Lawyer

David Hagan is an associate at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, practicing both family law and criminal defense. As a family law attorney, Mr. Hagan handles all aspects of domestic relations cases, such as divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, settlement agreements, property rights, post-divorce disputes, and close relative and step-parent adoptions. He handles misdemeanor criminal defense,  including traffic and DUI cases, and assists the partners with felony cases.

Prior to joining Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, Mr. Hagan was a paralegal for a small family law firm for several years. There, he helped conduct legal research on mostly family law-related topics, prepared pleadings and assisted in trial preparation, litigated a post-divorce dispute, met with clients regarding their cases and more. 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 Servicemembers 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 was born in Michigan and grew up in Northern Virginia. He played the cello for seven years in his youth. In his free time, he enjoys reading, working out, and socializing with friends.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC		Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
George Mason University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2018
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Bachelors		N/A

State / Court	Date
Virginia	2018

• Alexandria Bar Association
  Foundation of the Alexandria Bar Association – President – 2020-present
  Fairfax Bar Association
  Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association

• 2023 Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” by U.S. News & World Report

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2018) Licensed as Attorney in Virginia. Verified with Virginia State Bar.	November 18, 2022

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