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Judith L. Wood
Immigration Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Law Offices of Judith L. WoodLos Angeles, CA
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Judith Wood is a renowned, Los Angeles-based Immigration Attorney specializing in political asylum. Her landmark victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Nasseri v. Moschorak, opened the door for women fleeing violence to seek refuge in the United States. The decision, recently under attack by former Attorney General Jeff S…
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About the Attorney
Judith Wood is a renowned, Los Angeles-based Immigration Attorney specializing in political asylum. Her landmark victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Nasseri v. Moschorak, opened the door for women fleeing violence to seek refuge in the United States. The decision, recently under attack by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, would become the subject of a motion picture titled Saint Judy, starring Michelle Monaghan and Alfred Molina. A native New Yorker, Judy's early dramatic training and a brief career acting off-Broadway helped her to hone the courtroom acumen which has helped deliver so many from desperate…
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circumstances. Judy's passion for social justice has become a true calling and, since graduating Pepperdine School of Law, she's helmed dozens of precedent setting decisions. In addition to a thriving legal practice, Judy also heads up the Human Rights Project, a non-profit devoted to advocating for the rights of refugees around the world. Indeed, Judy's record as a tireless champion for the rights of immigrants speaks for itself. Most recently, she's scheduled to be presented with the Wonder Woman of the 4th Lifetime Achievement Award by Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu.
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Practice Areas
- Family-Based Immigration
- Marriage Green Cards
- K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas
- L-1 Intracompany Transfers
- O-1 Extraordinary Ability
- EB-1 & EB-2 National Interest Waiver
- PERM Labor Certification
- TN, E-1 & E-2 Treaty Visas
- EB-5 Investor Visas
- Student & Exchange Visas (F-1, J-1, M-1)
- Asylum
- Refugee Status & TPS
- DACA
- VAWA, U & T Visas
- Deportation & Removal Defense
- Federal Immigration Litigation
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Naturalization & Citizenship
- Business Immigration & I-9 Compliance
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Green card cases based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, including conditional residence and removal of conditions.
- Visas allowing the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States to marry.
- Visas for managers, executives and specialized-knowledge employees transferring to a U.S. office of their employer.
- Temporary visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.
- Employment-based green cards for priority workers and the national interest waiver category.
- Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.
- Treaty-based visas for professionals, traders and investors from eligible countries.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
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Credentials
- Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1983)
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Office & Service Areas
Law Offices of Judith L. Wood
201 South Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Serving clients in Los Angeles and throughout California.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.