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Genie founded Avocet Law to meet the growing need for fast, responsive, and caring immigration counsel. She ultimately thrives on helping people with her knowledge, skills and experience in U.S. immigration law. We do things a little differently to help our clients navigate their U.S. immigration journey as stress-free as possible.
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Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
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Law Offices of Genie Moon Doi
1555 W Redondo Beach Blvd., Suite 200, Gardena, CA, 90247
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Professionalism (21)
Case Results (16)
Responsiveness (15)
Character & Conduct (12)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Bishal | November 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-2 NIW case
Genie is truly amazing. From the very first conversation, I felt comforted and confident that I was in good hands. She is reliable, kind and always available when you need her. Every interaction with her was warm and reassuring - she genuinely cared about my situation. The entire process went so s...
Posted by Emel | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Made a stressful process feel simple
Genie helped me through both my J1 and green card processes and made everything so much easier than I expected. She’s warm and straightforward, takes time to explain what’s happening and what to expect next, and never leaves you guessing. Since my native language is not English she always made sure t...
Posted by So Maruyama | June 05, 2024 | Immigration
Consulting visa option E1 or E2
Explain the criteria of each visa, pros and cons, and advise me what to do next. She was so nice.
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2023 | Immigration
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We met with Genie to consult on our immigration options. Genie was very professional, knowledgeable and personable. We would absolutely recommend Genie as an immigration lawyer, and we look forward to working with her in the future if we do decide to move to the United States.
Posted by Angeline | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
ONE OF THE BEST!
Genie is not only professional, she's kind, honest and helpful. Our family has been using her services for F-1 visa, and other immigration visas. Can you imagine a lawyer who honestly provide links and details on how to handle certain visas without using or paying for her service? That's her. She...
Genie Moon Doi's Lawyer Endorsements
"I personally know how dedicated Genie is to the field of immigration and to her clients. She is a resource for myself and other attorneys. I strongly recommend and endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Genie goes above and beyond for her clients. She is knowledgeable and highly respected."
"I endorse this lawyer. Genie is an exceptional attorney. She is laser focused on the issues, and pays close attention to the details. I highly recommend her for immigration matters."
"Genie is a thorough and thoughtful attorney. She is easy to get along with and is knowledgeable. I highly recommend Genie in immigration matters."
"Genie is a brilliant immigration lawyer. She is an incredible advocate, genuinely cares about her clients, and her knowledge of immigration law is encyclopedic. I wholeheartedly endorse her work."
"Not only is Genie knowledgeable about immigration law, but she also genuinely cares about each and every client that she works with. I endorse this attorney because she will always put the client first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Other than knowing the law, she is a caring and thorough lawyer and that is half the battle to be successful on behalf of our clients and their cases in this area of practice."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Genie on several immigration cases. Her expertise, thoroughness, and positivity made her an excellent co-counsel. I highly recommend her services for anyone looking for a top-notch immigration attorney."
"Genie is a fantastic attorney. She's extremely knowledgeable, experiences, and well-spoken. Clients love her because she genuinely wants to help them with their situation, and she always presents the best solution for their needs. I would absolutely recommend Genie to my family and friends for any immigration matter."
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Experience
Honors
2020
2020 Sports Immigration Lawyer of the Year, Sports Immigration Lawyers Conference
2019
Supporting Agency of the Year - Nominee, Esports Awards
2018
Immigration Law Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 40 Under 40, Immigration Law, American Academy of Attorneys
2018
Supporting Agency of the Year - Nominee, Esports Awards
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, ESG Law
2017 - Present
President, Avocet Law, Inc.
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP
2015 - 2017
General Counsel, VP of Operations, Swenson He LLC
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Valvo & Associates, Inc.
Associations
2025 - Present
Video Game Bar AssociationMember
2025 - Present
U.S. - Japan CouncilAssociate Leader
2018 - Present
Esports Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Japanese American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
H-1B Level 1 Wage RFE
Approved
Education
2014
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Worlds Visa Discussion
League of Legends Teams May Be in Trouble Trying to Get to Worlds 2020
2020
Sports Immigration Lawyers Conference 2020
RFEs, NOIDs, and Strategic Lawyering, Part 1: P-1As and P-1Ss
2020
Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Panel
O/P Visas for Musicians (Intermediate to Expert)
2020
California CLE
Building a Successful Esports Law Practice
2020
2020
ABA Techshow
Does It Compute: The Limits of AI
2019
Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Panel
Interview with Esports Immigration Attorney Genie Doi
2018
Gen Y Lawyer Podcast
The Power of Owning Our Immigrant Stories
Publications
2025
2025
Avocet Law
“My friend said…”
2025
2024
2024
Avocet Law
U.S. Visas for Content Creators
2021
Avocet Law
Free E-2 Advice for Startups
2020
Esports Bar Association
Foreign Players Join American Teams for the American Dream but Can't American Stream
2018
2018
Avocet Law
So you didn’t win the (H-1B) lottery…
2018
2018
Languages
Japanese
English
Korean
Spanish
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Q&A
My STEM opt Extension was denied on 2/14/19 and received a mail on 2/19/19.My Initial Opt ended on 10/10/18.How long can I stay
23 Feb 2019
Q&A
I am applying for a J1 internship visa. Will I be approved if i have a pending I-130 petition?
23 Mar 2018
Q&A
Evidence for current employment if Stem OPT in RFE status?
15 Mar 2018