Noreen L. Barcena

Noreen L. Barcena is an attorney based in Pasadena, California, who concentrates her practice on criminal, family and immigration law. She is the founder of Barcena Law Offices and serves clients in Pasadena and throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan region. 

Ms. Barcena handles all types of immigration, criminal and family cases, with a particular focus on clients facing criminal charges that may affect their immigration status. She and her employees at her firm are bilingual, which enables them to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients. 

Over her career, Ms. Barcena has been involved in many complex immigration matters. She has substantial experience with the intricacies of immigration law and has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. In addition to her role as a private attorney, she serves as a daily settlement officer with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Family Division. 

After graduating from Pitzer College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and organizational studies, Ms. Barcena earned her law degree from the University of La Verne College of Law. Following law school, she passed the California bar examination and obtained her license to practice law before all California state courts.

Giving back to her local community is important to Ms. Barcena. She serves on the executive boards of Casa 0101 Theater and Ferias Legales and is a former executive board member of the Mexican American Bar Association. She is involved with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and volunteers with Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles County and IMAHelps.