Raymond Hasselman

Raymond Hasselman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Northeastern State University. Prior to his academic career, he practiced law for over thirty years, including a long tenure as First Assistant District Attorney, managing office operations, criminal justice policy, and high-profile cases like death penalty litigation and violent crimes.

• PhD in Education from Oklahoma State University (2017)
• Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Tulsa School of Law (1979)
• BA in History from Sacred Heart University (1974)

His research focuses on criminal justice policy, prosecution strategies, and criminology, informed by his extensive legal experience. Teaching interests include law, criminal justice, and legal studies, with a commitment to revising curricula and mentoring students.

He has served on numerous academic committees, taught undergraduate and graduate courses, and contributed to criminal justice education through his work on revising the legal studies major. His career bridges practical legal expertise with academic scholarship in criminal justice and law.