Nayib Hassan

Nayib Hassan is a South Florida criminal defense attorney whose practice covers state and federal criminal matters. Through his South Florida practice, he represents clients facing federal crimes, drug trafficking and possession charges, fraud allegations, white collar offenses, violent crimes, robbery, firearm charges, obstruction, DUI, and related investigations. His work focuses on protecting constitutional rights, evaluating weaknesses in the government’s case, and preparing a defense based on the specific facts and evidence involved.

Hassan earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University and a J.D. from the University of Florida. During law school, he worked under an established South Florida criminal defense lawyer, gaining early exposure to defense strategy and case preparation. His legal education, combined with that practical training, provided a foundation for courtroom work involving criminal procedure, evidence, constitutional issues, and the strategic assessment of state and federal prosecutions.

Hassan began his post-law-school career as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County. As a prosecutor, he handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and tried hundreds of matters to verdict. He later opened his own practice and shifted his focus to criminal defense. His prosecution experience helps him assess charging decisions, trial strategy, evidentiary issues, and the strengths and weaknesses that can shape negotiations or litigation in serious criminal cases.

Nayib Hassan has been recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and is active in organizations connected with criminal defense and litigation. His cases have drawn coverage from national and South Florida media outlets. He approaches defense work by examining each case independently, researching disputed issues, and developing a strategy around the record rather than assumptions. That method supports clients confronting complex criminal allegations with significant personal and legal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Nayib Hassan, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar
• President-Elect, Miami Lakes Bar Association (2023-2024)
• Member of State Chapter and Board Member of Miami Division Elected by His Own Peers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2008-Present)
• Member 6, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2010-Present)
• Appointed, Florida Bar Government Advocacy Committee (2022-2027)
• Appointed, Florida Bar Grievance Committee (2018-2021)
• Former Member – Chair, Miami Lakes Veterans Committee
• Former Public Safety Committee Member, Public Safety Committee (Town of Miami Lakes)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida International University
  Bachelor’s degree in Economics

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