I am a native of the Northern Virginia area. I was born in Washington, D.C., and attended Arlington and Fairfax County Public Schools. I earned my Bachelor’s of Business Administration from James Madison University (1991), a Master’s degree in International Business Transactions from George Mason University (1995), and my Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois, College of Law (1999).
Over the past 20 years, I have primarily served as a trial attorney for divorce and criminal defense cases. In 2004, I became a certified Guardian ad litem and represented children involved in custody disputes, truancy, delinquency, abuse and neglect cases. I have personally handled over a hundred bench and jury trials in criminal cases and over a hundred hearings/trials involving divorce, child custody and support issues.
I also assist client's in the hospitality industry. For 15 years, I was a professor of Hospitality Law and Management at the Northern Virginia Community College. I assist many local small business owners with business formation, lease agreements, and contract disputes. Based on my experiences owining and managing businesses, as well as my trial experience, I am able to provide my business clients with practical and cost-effective solutions.
In December 2020, I was voted a "Top Lawyer" by Northern Virginia Magazine's peer survey.
I practice primarily in the state courts of Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Fredricksburg, Fauqier County, Loudoun County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. I have also argued before the Virginia Supreme Court as well as the Court of Appeals for Virginia.
Practice areas
I have represented many criminal defendants, and jury trials from shoplifting to murder. I have extensive experience representing juvenile clients facing criminal or truancy/delinquency/expulsion cases.
22 years
I represent clients involved in divorces, both fault and no-fault, child custody, and child/spousal support matters. Served as a Guardian ad litem for over 10 years representing children involved in custody disputes, as well as abuse and neglect matters.
22 years
I assist small business owners with business formation, lease agreements, contract disputes, etc.
22 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Arabic
Tate Bywater, Attorneys at Law
10603 Judicial drive
Fairfax, VA, 22030
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2000 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyers | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2020 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
County Judges Trial Advocacy Award | Arlington County Bar Association | 2003 |
Top Teaching Assistant | University of Illinois College of Business | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor Hospitality Law | Norther Virginia Community College | 2004 - Present |
Assistant Coach | Fairfax County Public Schools | 2001 - Present |
Owner | Law Offices Of Nader Hasan, PC> | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Virginia State Bar | N/A | |
Arlington County Bar Association | N/A | |
Fairfax Bar Association | N/A | |
Virginia State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Committee | Chair for 17th Ciruit | 2008 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Virginia Lawyer (Virginia State Bar) | Fee Dispute Resolution Saves a Lawyer Time Money and Reputation | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Illinois | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | Graduate Teaching Certification | 1998 |
George Mason University | MA - Masters | 1995 |
Oxford University, St. Peter's College | Summer Study Abroad | 1995 |
James Madison University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Felony DUI 3rd, .21 BAC, Misdemeanor Driving on Suspended, and Hit and Run. | Convinced Commonwealth to amend to Misdemeanor DUI, 2nd with sentence of 12 months with 10 months suspended (40 days mandatory time) $2500/$1500 |
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Andrew Rudolphi, Unknown Attorney on Jan 21, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hasan is a zealous advocate for a client.
Caitlin Higgins, Family Attorney on Jan 4, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I highly endorse Nader Hasan. He is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for his clients. I recommend Mr. Hasan to anyone seeking counsel in Northern Virginia for divorce or custody matters.
Andrew Rudolphi, Unknown Attorney on Jan 21, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hasan is a zealous advocate for a client.
Caitlin Higgins, Family Attorney on Jan 4, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I highly endorse Nader Hasan. He is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for his clients. I recommend Mr. Hasan to anyone seeking counsel in Northern Virginia for divorce or custody matters.
Douglas Bywater, Family Attorney on Jan 4, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Mickelsen, Family Attorney on Jan 3, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Nader is a tenacious advocate. He quickly puts his clients at ease with his manner and demeanor and exudes competence and professionalism. I strongly endorse Nader.
Robert Jenkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent and trustworthy.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I'm pleased to endorse Nader. He is a top-notch criminal defense and immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney.
Alene Sprano, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Attorney Hasan without hesitation. He is an outstanding lawyer who is extremely dedication to his clients and their cases. He is honest, trust worthy and competent. I have been counsel on several co-defendant cases with Attorney Hasan and I have first hand knowledge of his ability to negotiate with the Commonwealth's Attorney as well as his ability to go to trial. He highly respected by the criminal defense bar.
Susan Fremit, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Nader is very detailed oriented and fights for his clients. His laid back personality belies the aggressiveness he puts into his trial preparation.
Razan Fayez, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Rucker, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Nader is an excellent attorney. Our firm has referred many clients with criminal matters and family/divorce matters to Nader. Every client I have referred to Nader has been pleased with the outcome and pleased with Nader's preparation, advocacy and legal knowledge.
Michael Sprano, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Nader has long been one of the best and most respected attorneys in the Northern Virginia area. His intelligence, thorough knowledge of the law, and considerable skill in the courtroom are evident to everyone in the legal community. For those who know him better - and I am fortunate to count myself among them - it is the sincere compassion he has for all of his clients which really sets him apart. This is a lawyer I would endorse and recommend to a friend without hesitation.
Daniel Crowe-Lopez, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have watched Mr. Hasan work in the courts of Northern Virginia for more than ten years. He is consistently prepared to challenge every aspect of the Commonwealth’s case to provide an excellent defense for his clients. Mr. Hasan in known for his tenacity in court and his desire to see that justice prevails. I have known Mr. Hasan to be honest and straightforward with his clients, and to have the highest of ethical and professional standards. He is a well-known and respected member of the criminal defense bar and I highly recommend Mr. Hasan.
Heidi Ricker, Family Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Nader is a fantastic family law attorney who zealously represents each client to the fullest extent. He attempts to keep costs down for his clients by negotiating agreements rather than litigating whenever possible. He is also a very successful trial attorney who has achieved fantastic results for his domestic clients.