Ivy Melissa Ozer, Criminal Defense Attorney in White Plains, New York

Ivy concentrates on criminal defense and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ivy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• Litigation

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Ivy's primary office is at 111 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, White Plains, NY, 10601-2509. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ivy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ivy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ivy for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ivy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ivy offer a free consultation?

  Ivy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ivy's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Ivy's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in New York typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ivy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ivy take my case if I'm outside White Plains?

  Ivy is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ivy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ivy?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ivy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ivy accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Ivy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.