RAISING THE BAR FOR YOUR LEGAL NEEDS

BARCENA LAW OFFICES, APLC

At Barcena Law Offices, we understand how challenging it can be to face legal issues. Whatever your situation may be, we aim to provide customized, effective legal guidance and representation throughout your case.

Immigration Law Assistance

Immigration law is a complicated practice area, and the decisions made in these cases often have a substantial impact on the lives of those involved. For this reason, having the right attorney on your side is essential. Our firm offers assistance with all types of immigration law matters, from applying for visas to deportation hearings.

Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges is both frightening and overwhelming. Depending on the specifics of the case, you may be vulnerable to a range of severe penalties if you are convicted, including jail time, fines, and other consequences.

Representation in Family Law Cases

If you are dealing with any type of family law matter, you already know the stakes are high. Our team is highly trained and experienced in California family law, and we are here to help you protect your interests and fight for your desired outcome. We handle all types of family law cases, including divorce, custody, paternity, and much more.

Customized, Reliable Legal Services

At our firm, we have dedicated all of our efforts to three specific practice areas in order to ensure that every client receives the best service. We operate with the philosophy that every person involved in a legal case deserves to understand the process and the most likely outcome.


We are committed to providing an open line of communication, as well as individualized guidance throughout your case. Whenever you have questions or concerns, you can count on our team to give you the answers or insight you need as soon as possible.


If you are dealing with any legal matter related to immigration law, family law, or criminal law, you need an experienced legal team you can trust. Our firm is proud to serve clients throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino. We have offices located in Pasadena, East Los Angeles, and Santa Ana. Please contact us today to learn more about our services or to make an appointment.

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RECENT FIRM UPDATES

Welcome to our new website!

By Chelsea Lincoln • 30 Dec, 2020
Welcome to our new website! This site has been professionally designed to be responsive and mobile friendly, so it looks great and is accessible no matter what type or size of device you are using. Our new website also has an integrated Client Portal, meaning you are able to access your case documents, correspondence, and calendars directly from our website! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Convertirse en un residente de EE. UU. A través de un hijo ciudadano de EE. UU.

12 Mar, 2020
Como abogada de inmigración, una de las preguntas más frecuentes que recibo es cómo un hijo adulto ciudadano de los Estados Unidos puede ayudar a sus padres que no son ciudadanos a convertirse en residentes legales permanentes. Desafortunadamente, las leyes de inmigración en los Estados Unidos son complejas, y la respuesta no siempre es sencilla. La respuesta es: tal vez.

Becoming a U.S. Resident Through U.S. Citizen Child

12 Mar, 2020
A United States Citizen Child who is twenty-one (21) years old or older can file a "Petition for Alien Relative" on Form I-130. A Family Petition is a form that only establishes the family relationship that exists between the parent and the child. To start a residency application, a Non-Citizen (of the United States) needs to prove that they have a "qualifying relative," or rather, that there is a family relationship that exists to make them eligible to apply to become a legal permanent resident. If a a Non-Citizen can prove that they have a United States Citizen Child who is over the age of twenty-one (21), then their Family Petition on Form I-130 will be approved. However, an approved I-130 Petition only means that a relationship exists that would allow a person to submit another application to become a resident (if they qualify for that other application).
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