I am William Gaston McLean III, an immigration attorney from Ocala, Florida. I have fought for the rights of immigrants all over the world ever since I entered law school, and I have been an immigration attorney ever since I received my license to practice law. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and have several years of experience practicing immigration law. I dedicate myself to every case, handling each one personally. I believe this is the only way to effectively represent my clients.
I attended New York University where I majored in Journalism and minored in Spanish. It was during my time when I studied in Madrid, Spain when I started becoming interested in helping people immigrate to the United States. I entered law school at Florida Coastal School of Law upon completing my undergraduate studies. I began representing immigrants during my second year of law school as an intern in the Immigrant Rights Clinic. Thanks to Professor Ericka Curran, an immigration attorney and clinical professor in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, I learned the fundamentals of immigration law, and even won cases.
After law school, I was hired by the Law Office of M.A. Ramos and Associates in Laredo, Texas. During my time in Texas, I represented many immigrants in their applications for green cards, citizenship, and other immigration benefits. While in Laredo, a city with limits that come right up to the U.S./Mexico border, I learned how to manage a large caseload and I improved my Spanish language skills.
Soon, the Solis Law Firm offered me a position with their firm in Chicago, Illinois. While it was difficult for me to leave my work family in Texas, being in Chicago offered me new opportunities. During my time with the Solis Law Firm, I represented hundreds of immigrants in their applications for permanent residence and citizenship. I also represented many immigrants in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court in Chicago.
Finally, practicing immigration law became second nature to me. At that point, I knew it was time for me to open my own law office. The Law Office of William G. McLean III officially opened September 1, 2012. Since opening, I have taken dozens of cases and have already achieved a favorable outcome in many. I dedicate myself to my clients, offering highly personalized representation. I pride myself on personally taking and returning phone calls, e-mails, and messages.
In a time when finding a good immigration lawyer is very difficult, I can represent you personally and effectively. I would like you to search very hard for the right immigration lawyer, but I know that after you meet me, the right choice for your attorney will become clear. Please explore the rest of my website to find out more, and call my office soon to schedule an affordable consultation.
Soy William Gaston McLean III, un abogado de inmigración de Ocala, Florida. He luchado por los derechos de inmigrantes de todo el mundo. Soy bilingue en inglés y español y tengo años de experiencia. Me dedico a mis casos personalmente por lo cual yo creo es la única manera de representar efectivamente a mis clientes.
Yo asistí a la Universidad de Nueva York donde estudié el periodismo y el español. Estudié en Madrid, España por un semestre, en lo cual me interesé a ayudar a los inmigrantes. En cuanto me gradué de la Universidad de Nueva York asistí a la Universidad de Florida para iniciar mis estudios en leyes. En mi segundo año como estudiante de derecho empecé a representar a inmigrantes como un interno legal. Gracias a la profesora Ericka Curran que es una abogada de inmigración yo aprendí los derechos fundamentales de las leyes de inmigración y gané unos casos.
En seguida de graduarme de la escuela de derecho, trabajé en la Oficina de M.A. Ramos y Asociados en Laredo, Texas y representé a muchisimos inmigrantes en sus casos de residencia, ciudadanía, y aplicaciones para beneficios migratorios. La ciudad de Laredo está situada en la frontera de Mexico. Por eso aprendí como manejar una gran cantidad de casos y mejoré mis habilidades de español.
Después La Oficina de Manuel Solis me ofreció una posición en Cicero, Illinois. Me sentí triste decir adiós a mis amigos y compañeros de trabajo en Laredo. Pero pensé que estando en la ciudad de Chicago se me presentarían muchas más oportunidades. Trabajando en la Oficina de Manuel Solis me dió el placer de representar a cientos de inmigrantes en sus diferentes casos migratorios.
Finalmente conocí las leyes de inmigración en su totalidad y decidí abrir mi propia oficina en Chicago. La Oficina de William Gaston McLean III oficialmente abrió en el 1 de Septiembre, 2012. Desde entonces he tomado y ganado muchos casos. Me dedico personalmente en los casos de mis clientes. Me siento muy orgulloso de contestar personalmente las llamadas y dar respuestas personalmente a los mensajes.
Hoy en día es muy difícil encontrarse a un abogado honesto y dedicado. Pero yo le aseguro en poder repostarlo personalmente. Debe buscar muy bien a un abogado, pero sé que cuando me encuentre va a saber que soy el abogado que usted necesita. Por favor explore el resto de mi sitio de internet para averiguar más sobre los servicios que ofrezco. Por favor llame a mi oficina para más información y para hacer una cita.
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Posted by Brito | June 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
We hired McLean once we able to get the opportunity to regular our status he was really straightforward. We really appreciate it. Thank you.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had a very disappointing and frustrating experience with William McLean. I hired him for a U visa case, and he charged me an outrageous $20,000 — a price I later found out was far above the norm after consulting with top immigration attorney Charles Kuck, who advised me to cancel and request a re...
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I had a very complicated case with several legal issues that William had to evaluate. He was very aggressive and pushed for benefits that i may not have with another attorney or firm . In the end it took several years but victory was mine I won my permanent resident status
Posted by Pablo | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
He was with me through the whole process from the beginning, to obtain the American citizenship, explaining in detail what the process is, and answered all the questions that I had to my entire satisfaction. Everything went well....he was very supportive all the time. I highly recommend this profess...
Posted by Ingrid S | September 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Since day 1 he explain your options with detail. He was patient with all the questions that we had and anser them all. We truly recomend him. We are a very highly satisfied customers.
"As a fellow attorney practitioner of immigration law in the Windy City I am more than comfortable in saying that Mr. McLean is an honest, knowledgeable, and talented lawyer. I have bounced ideas back and forth with him more than once and always walked away with fresh Insight and new confidences. He is an absolute pleasure to work with in this often grey area of law, thus, it is no wonder his Client are proud to have him by their side."
"Attorney McLean is a top attorney in Downtown Chicago area. I consistently see him in his office helping Clients of all backgrounds- who speak Spanish, Filipino, and much much more. Plus, he is never too far from a treatise or secondary source to help his Client. He consistently reads news articles and cases to stay relevant and current with the law. He can handle any Immigration matter, especially those that require the his experience and penmanship. Hire him now."
"I know Mr. McLean from law school and was always impressed by his hard work and dedication to his career. He is well versed in his practice area and I would absolutely endorse his practice."
"Mr. McLean is an upstanding member of the Illinois legal community. He demonstrates empathy, compassion, and most importantly, professionalism when dealing with his clients. I would recommend Mr. McLean to any of my clients that have immigration and/or criminal defense legal issues without hesitation. I am privileged to associate with Mr. McLean in a professional and personal capacity."
"Will's work ethic and knowledge of Immigration Law speak for itself. He cares deeply about his clients and strives to help those in need. I endorse this lawyer."
"As someone who works in close proximity to Will every day, I've grown to respect hist vast knowledge of immigration law. Whenever I have an immigration question, I turn to Will."
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2010
Barbara C. McAlla Memorial Award, Florida Coastal School of Law
2012 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Law Office of William G. McLean III, P.C.
2011 - 2012
Immigration Attorney, M.A. Ramos and Associates, P.C.
2014 - Present
Florida BarMember
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Criminal Law Society - Florida Coastal School of LawTreasurer and Member
2009 - 2010
Immigration Law Society - Florida Coastal School of LawPresident and Member
Success
Success
Removal Proceedings Terminated
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
DACA/DAPA
2015
DACA/DAPA
2013
Immigration Law
2013
English
Spanish
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