Norma Duenas, a distinguished bankruptcy attorney, is a graduate of the University of San Diego Law School with honors. With a focus on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, Ms. Duenas has accumulated a wealth of experience. She has represented clients in complex litigation matters and successfully managed numerous bankruptcy cases in various regions, including Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles, Temecula, and Murrieta. She holds membership in prestigious legal associations, including the California Bar, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Notably, Ms. Duenas is licensed to practice law in both the Central and Southern Districts of California. Before establishing Southern California Law Advocates, Ms. Duenas had a diverse professional background encompassing research and education. She holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Los Angeles, and has also shared her knowledge as adjunct faculty at the same institution, instructing courses in Criminal Justice Ethics and Legal Writing.
Ms. Duenas's career path also led her to serve as a Research Associate at Behavioral Assessment Inc. In this role, she actively participated in numerous social science studies, focusing on issues like drug use, domestic violence, and gang-related activities. Her dedication to these fields resulted in co-authored publications in renowned Peer-Reviewed Journals, including "Measuring Violence Risk and Outcomes Among Mexican-American Women" in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
