Laurie Woog

Laurie Woog

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Scotch Plains, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration

1812 Front St., Scotch Plains, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

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Woog Law Office

1812 Front St., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marcy | August 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer – Highly Recommended!

Working with Laurie was truly a blessing. From our very first meeting, she was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about the immigration process. She made something that felt overwhelming and stressful so much more manageable with her clear guidance and consistent support. Laur...ie took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all of my questions with patience, and made sure every detail of my case was handled carefully and accurately. What really stood out to me was how much she genuinely cared—not just about the case, but about me as a person. Thanks to Laurie's expertise and dedication, my immigration process was successful, and I couldn't be more grateful. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer. You’ll be in the best hands with Laurie!

Posted by Gayathri | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB1 case- Meticulous, patient and personable

We worked with Laurie for a somewhat complicated immigration situation that involved an EB1a petition. We had had a bad experience with with one lawyer already and consulted with multiple lawyers before Laurie. Laurie was, hands down, the easiest person to work with. She was honest from the beginnin...g and took the time to listen to our case in detail even before we hired her. Laurie is patient, friendly and most importantly, realistic- providing multiple options and possible scenarios every step of the way. As a perfectionist myself, she blew me away with her detail oriented approach to my petition. She came into the process late and had to pick up the case from a previous lawyer, but she took the time and energy to understand our case thoroughly, identify any issues and create a compelling case.My petition was approved and I have no doubt that it was because of Laurie’s expertise and methodical approach. I have already referred her to multiple people.

Posted by Ana | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

O-1 Visa for soccer coach

I was represented better than I could have ever imagined by Laurie Woog when a friend recommended her to handle my O-1 visa. I was running out of options to stay in the U.S. and contribute my talents and passion for coaching youth soccer and futsal. At the Woog Law Office, my needs were put first and... I was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the complicated process was always explained well, along with the various options and strategies we could pursue. As a former high level soccer player seeking an O-1 based on coaching, my case was a tough one, but Laurie dug deep into my background and talents and found a great and creative way to present my case. She fought hard for me the whole time and kept me believing during the whole process. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome. I couldn't have asked for a better law firm or attorney. Thank you so much Woog Law!!!

Posted by grump | January 27, 2009 | Immigration

Creative, personable, reasonably priced immigration legal services

I had an immigration issue that needed careful handling. Laurie provided insights into how I might handle the case. I was impressed with the initial engagement and retained her services. Laurie proved to be a creative lawyer - she is very knowledgeable about employment-based visas for scientific pro...fessionals, as well as their attendant family issues. She provided me with options that I had not considered before, and helped ease my concerns. She is meticulous and detail-oriented. She helped me in assembling the documents and offered alternatives when something was missing or incomplete. The end result was a more complete application. Her personable nature completes the package. She is patient, explains difficult issues well, and is easy to communicate with, a critical issue since I am located in different states. She quoted me a reasonable fee up front, and does not charge me for every communication. This resulted in a remarkably stress-free experience. I recommend her enthusiastically

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American Immigration Lawyers Association

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Northeastern University School of Law

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Harvard University

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