Law Offices of Steve Qi & Associates

博雄聯合律師事務所

Experience. Expertise. Success.

About The Firm

Steve Qi & Associates is one of the most reputable Chinese-American law firms in Southern California, founded by attorney Steve Qi. Mr. Qi has been serving the community for almost 30 years, representing clients from all walks of life, and in particular, both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Steve Qi & Associates is a professional, full-service law firm located in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. As one of the most recognized law firms in the Chinese community in Southern California, we uphold a modern approach to legal services with a commitment to excellence. Our motto as reflected in our logo Q&A: You have Questions, We have Answers.

Our legal team consists of highly qualified and dedicated attorneys with bilingual capabilities. Our attorneys possess precise and thorough understanding of U.S. business and immigration laws and extensive knowledge of business structures and formation processes, particularly in California. Additionally, our team has solid experience in civil and business litigations.

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Meet the Founder

Meet Our Founder – Steve Qi

Mr. Steve Qi was born in China and received his graduate degree and Juris Doctor degree in Southern California. Since founding the Law Offices of Steve Qi & Associates, Mr. Qi has guided thousands of Chinese clients through business, investment, and immigration legal processes in the United States.

As one of the earliest Chinese-American immigration attorneys, he has experienced multiple immigration policy reforms and handled complex immigration cases. In his over two decades of practice, he has helped close to a thousand Chinese students and scholars obtain their green cards through EB-1A and NIW. In addition, Mr. Qi has successfully petitioned several hundreds of EB-5 visas on behalf of Chinese investors.

In the meantime, Mr. Qi also represented several hundreds of business clients, corporations and individuals, in their litigation and transactional practices. He has helped his clients prevailed in numerous litigation cases, with judgment and/or verdict in the millions of dollars. One of the cases was featured in the Daily Journal, one of California’s most respected legal publications.

Due to his deep understanding and experience in U.S. immigration and business laws, Mr. Steve Qi is also a frequent guest to local TV and Radio shows such as KSCI-Channel 18, Phoenix TV, Skylink TV, etc.

Admissions:
- California Supreme Court
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Professional Associations:
- Member, The State Bar of California (CAL BAR) since 2003
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) since 2003
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004
- Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine (2013)
- Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine (2012-2014)
- Top Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine (2013)
- Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine (2016)
- Award and Accomplishment recognition by the Top 10% of American Professionals certified by The American Registry（2015）
- Exceptional and Outstanding Client Satisfaction as published by American Institute of Legal Counsel (2016-2017)
- inclusion in which is limited to Individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fields and have made innumerable contributions to society as a whole, certified by The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board, an American Publisher since 1899 (2019-2020)

Admissions, Awards & Recognitions

Steve Qi

Rated by Super Lawyers

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Our Practice Areas

Corporate & Business Law

We represent clients in business transactions, including:
• Contract review
• Company formation
• Strategic consulting
Our clients include professionals, new businesses, established partnerships, and publicly held companies seeking to invest in the United States.

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Civil & Business Litigation

Our attorneys have extensive litigation experience in civil and commercial disputes, including: Breach of Contract; Fraud and misrepresentation; Injunctions and legal remedies, etc.
We understand that resolving legal matters quickly helps your business return to normal operations. Our strategic and efficient approach improves the likelihood of favorable settlements or court wins.
We also provide legal services in international trade and investments, advising Chinese investors and manufacturers in their business ventures in the United States.

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Immigration Law

Our firm handles a broad range of employment-based immigration cases, including:
• EB-1A/EB-1C: Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives
• EB-2A: National Interest Waivers and individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability
• L-1, and EB-5 investment-based green cards
• Immigration Litigation

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Other Practice Areas

We also specialize in other areas, including but not limited to:
• Divorce and Family Law
• Intellectual Properties
• Trusts and Estate Planning
• Employment and Real Estate

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Why Choose Us

With almost 30 years of experience, we have helped thousands of clients obtain green cards through business and employment based immigration. More significantly We’ve represented several hundred of companies in complex litigations, and winning and defending multi-million dollar verdicts in U.S. courts.

Our core values are:

Professionalism and efficiency
Modern tech-forward approach
Client-centered service
Bilingual legal support
Strategic, results-driven legal solutions

Client Testimonials

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"Thank you Mr. Qi and Team for your help, companionship and perseverance over the years. I have witnessed your professionalism and dedication. I am very lucky to have met you. I hope you will continue to work with us in the future and continue to help and support us. We sincerely say: Thank you for your hard work! Thank you all!! I sincerely wish you all: good health! May all your wishes come true! All the best!”
- Lan L.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Steve has always proven to be a diligent and hard worker, truly caring about his work product and in turn the people he represents.”
- Michael B.
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“Best bi-lingual lawyers in town! Got my visa and my mom's visa approved in 1 month! Yes, the attorney fee is not cheap, but you get what you pay, especially when it comes to professional service! What I care most is the quality and the result of the service, and it's worth every penny I paid! Thank you so much!
- Crystal C.