Steve Qi, Esq.

Principal Attorney at Steve Qi & Associates

With almost 30 years of experience in business and immigration law, Mr. Qi is recognized as one of the most accomplished Chinese-American attorneys in Southern California.

Education & Affiliations

  • Juris Doctor, Western State University College of Law, California

  • Master of Arts in Journalism, University of Southern California

  • Bachelor of Arts in World Economics, Fudan University, Shanghai

Admissions:

  • California Supreme Court

  • United States District Court, Central District of California

  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Professional Memberships:

  • Member, The State Bar of California

  • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association

  • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Legal Expertise

Mr. Qi focuses on:

  • Civil and business litigation

  • Corporate and business law

  • International trade and investments

  • Employment-based immigration: EB-1A/C, EB-2A, L-1, and EB-5 investment-based green cards

Recognition & Media Features

Awards & Recognition:

  • 2009 - The jury trial verdict represented by Attorney QI was featured in the Daily Journal, one of California’s most respected legal publications

  • 2009 - Award of Appreciation & Contribution, American-Chinese CEO Society and California-China Trade & Investment Conference

  • 2012 - 2014 Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

  • 2013 - Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

  • 2013 - Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine

  • 2013 - Best of Business Alhambra Lawyers, Business Excellence recognition

  • 2015 - America's Most Honored Professionals, Award and Accomplishment recognition by the Top 10% of American Professionals

  • 2016 - Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

  • 2016-2017 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

  • 2019-2020 Marquis Who’s Who, an American publisher that has been chronicling individuals who have achieved noteworthy positions and accomplishments within their respective fields since 1899

Media Appearances:

Mr. Qi is a frequent guest on immigration and business law segments featured on:

  • KSCI-Channel 18

  • Phoenix TV

  • Skylink TV