William Patrick York II

William Patrick York II is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of experience in immigration, civil rights, litigation, and advocacy for immigrant workers. His practice encompasses humanitarian and family-based immigration, appeals, and employment law, representing clients in state and federal courts with dedication and precision.

Mr. York earned his Juris Doctor in 2011 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, receiving a Certificate of Concentration in Litigation with Honors. During law school, he contributed to international legal research for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and competed on the national moot court team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Communications (News-Editorial) from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2008, graduating summa cum laude. His undergraduate studies also included a minor in Business Administration and a Certificate of Proficiency in French Language and Literature.

Mr. York began his legal career with impactful roles, including general counsel for Workers’ Dignity, where he championed immigrant and low-wage worker rights. He also served as a contract attorney at Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison and later established his own private practice. His work is rooted in civil justice and immigrant protection.

William Patrick York II is admitted to the Tennessee Bar and authorized to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review under the U.S. Department of Justice.

A dedicated advocate, Mr. York engages in extensive pro bono work supporting prisoners, unhoused individuals, LGBTQ communities, and immigrant families. He is a longtime member of the National Lawyers Guild and a board member for educational nonprofits in the South. Fluent in French and Spanish, he provides accessible and culturally competent legal representation to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ozment Law, PLC
• Former Contract Attorney and Class Action Clerk, Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, LLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, National Lawyers Guild
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (2011)
• Member, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2012)
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2015)
• Member, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (2018)

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Case Western Reserve University Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D)
• University of Tennessee at Martin
  Bachelor of Science (B.S)

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