I first consulted an attorney who, at the time, was not taking on complex cases like mine. With my criminal record, I was trying to apply for citizenship and was honestly scared about the possibility of being referred to immigration court. She recommended Attorney Noreen--and that recommendation truly changed everything for me. From the very beginning, Noreen showed not only incredible knowledge in both immigration and criminal law, but also genuine care and understanding for my situation. She took the time to guide me, reassure me, and help me feel hopeful during a very stressful and uncertain time in my life. Her experience and dedication made all the difference. What felt overwhelming at first became a smooth and steady process because of her. I am beyond grateful for her support and expertise, and I can't recommend her enough. read more

We can't say enough good things about our experience with Noreen and their team! From the very first consultation, she made us feel heard, supported, and confident about the immigration process, which we had honestly found overwhelming before finding them. She guided us through every step of our legalization process with such patience, professionalism, and genuine care. Every question we had (and we had a lot) was answered quickly and clearly, and we always felt like a priority. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of immigration law gave us so much peace of mind -- we knew we were in the right hands. Thanks to Noreen and their amazing team, we are now officially on the path to living our dream here, and we truly couldn't have done it without them. If you are looking for an immigration lawyer who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly invested in your success, look no further. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I called the office to speak with the Lawyer and the lady who answered the phone is extremely rude. I asked her if she wants the lawyer then she say yes then she said no I'm not . I ask how soon I can make an appointment with the lawyer and she says oh for 26 March and I asked the lady it's gonna be a month right and she says figure it out for yourself. Can you imagine if they treat bad-through a phone call without no respect O manners. What should I expect when I go to speak with them Nothing good . read more

Extremely reliable and trustworthy services. Especially during times of uncertainty. read more

I needed a lawyer to help me draft a letter pertaining to my divorce. Ms. Barcena was so gracious and helpful. She has a great bedside manner and went above and beyond what I asked for. She also knows her stuff. I wouldn't have any hesitation going to Barcena Law for any legal matter she handles. Oh, and her staff is incredibly kind and welcoming! All around 5-stars. read more

Noreen is an extremely helpful lawyer. I needed advice and she even referred me to her friend as it wasn't her area of expertise. I needed her consultation for a different case and she was able to help even though it was a Saturday. I met her at her office and she patiently listened to me. She gave me legal advice after listening to my case. She is always prompt to respond. read more

UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO THE ATTORNEY's LENGTHY COMMENT BASICALLY BLAMING ME FOR HER ERROR: imagine being paid so that the responsibility falls on you as the paying customer. If I wanted to be responsible for my mothers application, I wouldn't have hired an attorney. We went back and forth like 3 different times where we physically had to take time from work to drive to Barcena's office because missing signatures. One time I caught there was a missing signature and I asked you about it and you said no, it was fine. No signature needed there, and that's the signature why USCIS returned the package. Proactive would have been to make sure all signatures were there in the first place. Also about the comment for my usual immigration attorney not wanting to take on the case, there's no such thing. I (and again, this was my mistake) decided to hire you because I wanted my mom's application to be submitted right away. Why did it take 2 months? On the initial consultation I stressed how important it was for me for her application to be submitted right away. You agreed to that and it wasn't what happened. I understand that USCIS takes time to review and approve applications, hence why I wanted to turn in the application sooner rather than later. Also, you made a comment about us not picking up my mom's work authorization card for 4 months, proactive would have been you offering to mail the card since your client was busy to pick it up. ----------------- I ended up hiring Barcena Law firm due to my usual immigration attorney being on vacation and I wanted my mother's application to get underway sooner rather than later (My mistake. My mother's application ended up being turned in months after the initial consultation even after specifically requesting we send her application over AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, and having gathered all required documents right away). Unfortunately, I didn't have the same experience as all the rest of the people who have left reviews here. One of the main issues with me was communication, another was this office not being proactive with the application process. I really don't want to go into details as to everything that went wrong because it's really exhausting just thinking about it. Immigration applications are already a very intimidating and frustrating process, and it's important to feel like the attorney you've hired is going through the process with you. read more

Noreen, the attorney, and her team have proven to be a reliable throughout my journey getting my fiancé's American Visa overseas. Noreen's experience has been incredibly valuable. Always friendly and supportive. She and her team always answered all the questions we had very patiently and in a very professional manner. Now we are already in the process of getting the Green Card and Noreen and her team again are helping us with every detail of the process as always very transparent, informative and professional. read more

This review is long overdue, I can't stress enough how amazing Noreen has been. She truly cares for her clients and goes above and beyond to help you. She's been there for me through the most difficult times of my life and I will forever be grateful to her. Thank you so much Noreen for all that you have done for me. Your kind demeanor and generosity doesn't go unnoticed. The impact that you make in people's lives is truly incredible. I feel honored to have met such an amazing human being. If you are searching for an attorney, search no more, this is who you want representing you for your legal matters! I know how difficult it is to be lost wondering who to turn to for help, and I know I made the right decision by choosing her as my attorney. She has helped me with several cases now. Her office and assistant Alma and the rest of the girls are also very kind and warm. They make you feel like home. Thank you Alma for your kindness and help. Give them a call and schedule your consultation, you won't be disappointed. They are located in Pasadena, they have parking available inside or on the street, it's very accessible and appointments are easy to make. If you have any questions feel free to reach out, I'd be more than happy to answer and get more people to choose her as their attorney to make a difference in people's lives. Thank you soo much Noreen, you are a true inspiration and I truly admire you for all that you are. read more

I needed some advice with a family law case I am currently involved in. She was very straightforward and told me the truth about my situation and not just what I wanted to hear in order to save me money which I really appreciate. She did not want to take any of my money even though she spent almost an hour with me on the phone and also told me to feel free to call back anytime if I had any more questions. I would highly recommend her and I would personally hire her myself when the time comes that I need a lawyer! read more

Attorney Barcena is the best! I had a $1,000 ticket from university parking and they fined me twice for the same offense in a single incident. It was absolutely obnoxious that they charged me that much for a parking ticket. I was not going to accept that, so I called Noreen. She was super attentive to my issue, and drove over an hour and a half to attend a hearing with me in order to dispute the ticket. In 30 minutes, she was able to get the ticket reduced to half! $500 vs. $1,000 really saved me from a financial crisis. I would highly recommend Attorney Barcena, even for something as small as an expensive ticket! read more

After going to many Attorneys that would not take my husbands case Noreen agreed to take it! She is very professional and easy to communicate with. She filled for my husbands citizenship and gave us hope after many Attorneys turned us away. My husbands case was not that easy as he had previous issues with the law . One year later he got his citizenship! And we are very grateful and pleased with Noreen's work. I would recommend her to anyone in need of immigration help. read more

Quiero agradecer a la oficina Barcena por el trabajo exeptional que hizo con mi caso de Immigracion. Fue una recomendacion, y fue la mejor decision que pude haver echo. Gracias a la Abogada Nooren Barcena por el excelente trabajo y la communicacion que tubo ya que mi caso fue dificil pero gracias a la Abogada y su profesionalismo mi estatus en este pais es finalmente una verdadera realidad! Ya tengo mi permiso de trabajo. Mucho agracedimiento muchas gracias. Nothing but gratitude towards Lawyer Barcena. She was nothing but professional with my difficult Immigration case. She was highly recommended by a family member. I visited her office and was the best decision I had ever made. She was willing to take my case regardless of the complexity. Now, I have received my work permit. Ms Barcena, I would like to thank you so much for the hard work you put into my Immigration case. Thanks to you, my Immigration status is a reality. Forever grateful. read more

If you are looking for a professional attorney that is absolutely on point with her game ??? Look no further. I met her at an immigration workshop with anon-profit organization "Ferias Legales" . She explained our rights and our options in simple terms we can understand. I first came to miss Noreen for immigration legal advise. She answered all my questions and put my doubts at ease about the entire process. And gave me some easy homework to do to prepare for my filing. I have been waiting for a long time to be able to file for citizenship and because of her expertise and guidance - my dream of becoming a citizen will soon become a reality. She is knowledgeable - professional - speaks to you like a human being - caring. -down to earth and friendly. I would highly recommend her and her offices. Her entire staff is friendly bilingual and professional. I would give 10 stars if possible. read more

One of the best attorneys you'll ever meet!! Great supportive staff that make the process manageable. Very attentive to your case and truly fights for your best interest. read more

If you're looking for an amazing attorney you've come to the right place. Noreen is the best!! Always helpful and eager to get the job done!

helped my mom get her papers finally! after struggling to find a good place we finally found it. i recommend this to everyone who is having a hard time getting their papers read more

Noreen Barcena is not just a great attorney but also an amazing person with a great heart. Not something you can say about everyone in her profession. Thanks for helping out my family. Btw, YELP took down my review because they said I did not include enough detail about my experience. Well Ms. Barcena helped out my family in a matter that was a bit private, so not all reviews will go into great detail. With that said Ms. Barcena handled this matter in the most professional manner and for that I am thankful. read more

Very attentive,supportive and understanding. The staff was very helpfuland polite. Explained the details of my case thoroughly. Extremely please how my case was handled in such a professional manner. read more

Ms. Barcena Is one of the best lawyers in the business. Not only does she puts up a great fight, but also goes the extra mile to achieve her clients triumph. "Everybody has a right to be defended, and every lawyer has a duty to defend people accused". I highly recommend the Law Office of Noreen Barcena as she helped me in my divorce and child custody case. Everyone in the office is very professional and very nice. Sra. Barcena Es uno de los mejores abogados en la empresa. No sólo se pone una gran pelea, pero también va más allá de lograr que sus clientes triunfen . "Todo el mundo tiene derecho a ser defendido , y cada abogado tiene el deber de defender a personas acusadas " . Recomiendo encarecidamente la Oficina de Derecho de Noreen Barcena como ella me ayudó en mi divorcio y custodia de los hijos caso. Todo el mundo en la oficina es muy profesional y muy agradable. Thank you read more

Noreen Barcena has put up a good fight for me in my tough situation ever. After a very traumatic time in my life, Ms. Noreen Barcena was able to help me get my daughter back to me. Her paralegal helped me amazingly and has always been professional and friendly. Hiring Noreen was the best thing I've done by far. I love how punctual and attentive she has been. I also love how in my tight financial state in life, Ms. Barcena was able to work with me in payments. Not many lawyers do that! And because she has made me feel comfortable and confident every time I met with her and her paralegal, I've always left with a big weight off my shoulders. Thank you Noreen for helping me get my daughter back to me. Highly recommended to any mother or father trying to get their baby back! read more

Ms. Barcena is the best in the field. She has helped me get out of a few sticky situations and I have referred her to many of my friends needing legal assistance. I highly recommend her to anyone needing any kind of representation because she is truely a jack of all legal trades. Thanks for everything Noreen, you're amazing and such a sweetheart! read more

first i would like to apologize to ms barcena, her staff, and anybody else associated with her law firm. my review was way too harsh and to be honest very immature of me. she deserve a 10 star review !!!!!!! not a one star !!!!! the main reason i was attracted to your law firm in the first place was....... your complete upfront honesty !!!!!!!! and very low retainer fees hardworking people can afford !!!!!!!! when i walked out of your office after our first meeting, i felt 100% in my heart that i picked the right attorney. i was no longer in a panic !!!! and like you said it's a dcfs case now. but guess what? i wish i could have you as my attorney now !!!!!!!! dcfs lawyers are a joke !!!! you also do a tremendous job helping la raza mexicana y latina with all type of immigration legal issues and very successful too !!!! i wish i new how to delete previous review if you know how let me know, again i am sooo sorry read more

I got a speeding ticket in Yorba Linda but I felt that I was unjustly pulled over. I felt I needed help to articulate my case so I went to Noreen Barcena after being referred by a friend. Noreen and her family run a very professional business and she was very knowledgeable and friendly the entire time throughout this ordeal. Noreen made all of the appearances and helped me prepare for my case. Finally, we were able to win the case and had the charges against me dismissed. Thank you so much Ms. Barcena! -Daniel Barba read more

Attorney Noreen was super nice and helpful. I had questions about my criminal record and immigration and she answered everything. She seemed well informed and educated about my case. I would definitely recommend her!! read more

Noreen is the most reliable lawyer that I have ever dealt with when it comes to both criminal and traffic cases. Her extensive knowledge of the law stemming from her family is remarkable. 9/10 my cases have been dismissed or significantly reduced in fines with her help. Noreen is highly recommended. read more

Noreen is my first attorney of choice when it comes to legal advise be it small or large case. I find her genuinely cares about my legal matters and always there to assist with reasonable consultation fees. Her office is fairly busy so advance appointment is advised to see her. read more

Due to my father's passing, I came to Noreen to put a restraining order against a criminal. After hearing my case, she took it seriously and took action in an instant. Since I have been told this criminal is doing all he can to avoid getting served, to my surprised, Noreen made sure he was found. In the end, the judge rule in my favor with Noreen at my side and won the case. Thank you Noreen for your quick action and stick with me all the way to the end. read more

Ms.Barcena has handled multiple traffic tickets for me, and has had most of them dismissed, the rest were lowered significantly. I couldn't be more thankful for her assistance. I highly recommend her! read more