is an Oklahoma native raised in Inola, Oklahoma. His roots run deep in northeast Oklahoma as it is where he chose to pursue his education and career near his family. Ivan's mother and father both retired from the Tulsa Police Department as a Sergeant and Captain, respectively. Ivan graduated from the University of Tulsa, a double major, with a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administ
ration & Foreign Language. He continued to the University of Oklahoma where he graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Master of Human Relations before returning to Tulsa and earning his Juris Doctorate. In his law practice, Ivan has applied his in-depth knowledge of police practices to successfully defend clients in criminal matters. He has practiced extensively in the juvenile court system and is well-regarded to be among the most knowledgeable attorneys in juvenile law and procedure. His unique experience has resulted in Ivan's expertise being sought out by various members of the judicial system as well as being solicited to assist in training at the Tulsa Police Academy. In addition to juvenile and criminal matters, Ivan's practice include's a large focus on Employment and Discrimination law as well as Estate Planning and Civil Litigation.