Staycie Sena

With over two decades of dedicated service, Staycie Sena provides effective defense representation at The Law Offices of Staycie R. Sena in Irvine, California. Certified as a criminal law specialist by The State Bar of California in 2021, she brings legal acumen to every client. Her comprehensive practice manages cases across the entire justice system, ranging from prefiling investigations and intervention to post-conviction record clearing, probation matters and immigration consequences.

Ms. Sena has successfully handled thousands of complex cases, securing favorable outcomes across a wide spectrum of criminal matters. Her proven track record encompasses the defense of clients accused of domestic violence, child abuse, financial fraud, DUI, drug offenses and violent crimes such as assault with a deadly weapon. By delivering strategic counsel tailored to each situation, she aggressively defends her clients' rights, minimizes life-altering penalties and helps preserve families through even the most sensitive domestic relations and criminal proceedings.

After earning her degrees from the University of California, Riverside, and Stanford Law School, Ms. Sena gained her license to practice law in California in 1997. Starting off her career at the Orange County public defender’s office, she later transitioned to defense, contributing to the high-profile defense of actor Robert Blake in the Los Angeles Police Department’s most extensively investigated homicide case. Her legal strategy proved instrumental in securing a not guilty verdict for him, demonstrating her capability in high-stakes criminal trials and complex legal defense work.

Her accomplishments have earned Ms. Sena widespread professional recognition, including honors as a Top Criminal Defense Attorney by OC Metro Magazine and selection among the Top 100 Lawyers in America. Further reflecting her leadership within the legal community, she previously served as the president of the South Orange County Bar Association and was a board member of the Newport Harbor Bar Association, underscoring her standing as a highly trusted advocate.