Alissa D. Hascup

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Little Falls, NJ
- Criminal Defense (80%),
- Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (20%)
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As founder of The Law Offices of Alissa Hascup, LLC, Alissa D. Hascup is dedicated to serving clients throughout the State of New Jersey. She focuses her practice on criminal defense, generally handling cases that involve murder, assault and violent offenses, drug offenses, gun and weapons offenses, sexual offenses, theft and fraud offenses, domestic violence offenses, and DWI and DUI. She also handles matters involving juveniles charged with criminal offenses. (http://www.njjuveniledefenselawyer.com)
In 2001, Ms. Hascup earned a Bachelor of Arts in leadership studies and pre-law from the University of Richmond. She then went on to graduate from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University with a Juris Doctor in 2004. While attending law school, Ms. Hascup served as a staff editor for the Family Court Review and was awarded top honors for her achievements in the Criminal Justice Clinic.
Before founding her own firm, Ms. Hascup honed her criminal defense skills at two other prominent New Jersey firms, and then served as an assistant prosecutor with the Morris County Prosecutor's office. In that role, she gained valuable knowledge of how the State of New Jersey investigates and prosecutes cases. Ms. Hascup draws on this knowledge to help her anticipate what moves the prosecution will make and exploit weaknesses in their cases. A tenacious trial attorney, Ms. Hascup labors tirelessly to ensure that her clients' rights are upheld. She understands the gravity of criminal allegations, which is why she focuses on her clients and strives to help them obtain the best possible resolutions to their cases. Ms. Hascup holds an Avvo rating of 10.0 ("Superb").
Beyond the courtroom, Ms. Hascup is actively involved in the legal community. She is a member of the American Bar Association and was appointed in 2013 to the Supreme Court of New Jersey's Domestic Violence Working Group. Previously, Ms. Hascup served as chair of the Criminal Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
- 80%Criminal Defense
- 20%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI
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About Alissa Hascup
Admitted: 2007, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: http://www.patersonnjcriminallawyer.com/alissa-d-hascup/
Honors/Awards:
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2014
- 10 Best in NJ, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2014
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2015
- Family Law Review, Staff Editor, Hofstra University School of Law, 2002 – 2004
- 10 Best in NJ, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015
- "Top Gun" Graduate – Class of 40, September, 2011
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Association of Trial Lawyers, 2015
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Women in the Profession Section
- New Jersey
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section - Past Chair
- New Jersey Supreme Court Domestic Violence Working Group, Member
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Criminal Bench Bar Conference - Speaker, NJSA Annual Meeting, 2013
- Criminal Law Institute - Speaker, CLE, 2013
- Criminal Bench Bar Conference - Speaker, NJSBA Annual Meeting, 2014
- Domestic Violence & The Law - Speaker, ICLE, 2014
Educational Background:
- Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ), 1997
- University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, B.A. in Leadership Studies / Pre-Law, 2001
Industry Groups
- Criminal Defense
- Domestic Violence Offenses
- Drug Crimes
- DWI
- Expungements
- Fraud Crimes
- Gun Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Theft Crimes
- Violent Crimes
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Last Updated: 7/30/2019