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Norma Nodal Duenas
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Biography
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION . Attorney focused on helping clients get a fresh start and build their life again. I am part owner of Southern California Law Advocates a firm focused on helping clients elimiante their debt. We represent clients throughout Southern California. Our offices are located in Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Temecula. Our law office is focused on giving our clients personalized help and real solutions. You can find our office locations below:
Orange County Bankruptcy
RIverside Bankruptcy
Temecula Bankruptcy
Los Angeles Bankruptcy
We Will Help You Get a Fresh Start. Call Now to Get a Free Initial Consultation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
30%
18 years | 500 cases
Probate
25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
18 years | 100 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
18 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2023 2019 2013
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Southern California Law Advocates
1801 Parkcourt Place, Ste. F202, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
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41690 Enterprise Cir N, #202, Temecula, CA, 92590
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11801 Pierce St., Suite 200, Riverside, CA, 92505-4400
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Norma Nodal Duenas's Reviews
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Posted by Fabiola | November 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Attorney Norma is honest, professional, and a great lawyer.
Excellent attorney and staff, I highly recommend Norma. Very satisfied. My bankruptcy case was a success, paid in full. Debt free.
Posted by Susan | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Provided a saving raft for a sinking ship!!!
Felt like I had my back up against a wall.Made the very difficult decision to file for bankruptcy and started my search for an attorney. I think I found her on Yelp and she had favorable reviews. Took about a week to get a reply but once the process was started every thing was smooth sailing. I inter...
Posted by Rosalba | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Abogada que representa a sus clientes con dedicacion.
Es una excelente Abogada muy atenta con nosotros y su personal tambien muy amables siempre.
Posted by Joshua | August 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great, Honest, BK Attorney
Norma and her team did a fantastic job of helping me navigate through my bankruptcy. Her expertise and professionalism were both top notch. If you're looking for a great, honesty bk attorney in So Cal, look no further than Nora and her team!
Posted by Elizabeth | December 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service
I highly recommend The Attorney Norma Duenas and her team. They were very helpful and patient with me, as I was not only going through financial difficulties but also emotional and health. They helped me get through this process very smoothly, and professionally.
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Experience
Honors
2019
Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Lead Counsel Rating Bankruptcy, Law Info
2015
Featured Attorney, Avvo
2015
AAA Rating, Better Business Burea
2013
Chapter 7 client's choice, Avvo
2013
Chater 13 clients choice, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2006
Evidence- CALI Award, CALI
2006
Community Property - CALI Award, CALI
2006
Cum Laude, University of San Diego
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Nomka UK COmmunications
2008 - Present
President, Southern Californai Law Advocates
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Macey & Aleman,P.C./Legal Helpers, P.C.
2002 - 2005
Research Associate, Behavioral Assessment
2002 - 2003
Adjunct Faculty, California State University Los Angeles
1996 - 1998
Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District
1996 - 1997
Group Home Tutor, Orange County Public Schools
Associations
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
Central District of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
Southern District of CaliforniaMember
2006 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
2003 - Present
National Hispanic Science Network on Drug AbuseMember
American Bar Association
2015 - 2016
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2011 - 2015
Better Business BureauMember
2009 - 2011
Southwest Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Coy, 2016 Bankr. LEXIS 2370 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. June 23, 2016)
Avoidance of Judicial Liens
Torre
Foreclosure was Not Complete, Debtor could avoid the HOA Lien
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
The sale date of the home was stopped and the debtors were able to work out an agreement with thier mortgage company
Education
2006
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
California State University, Los Angeles
MS - Master of Science
1997
University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2002
Department of Health New Mexico -Study Findings
Substance Abuse
Publications
2015
Website
Bankruptcy Blog
2004
Journal of Drug Education
Programa Shortstop: A Culturally Focused Juvenile Intervention for Hispanic Youth
2003
Journal of Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment
Culturally Focused HIV Prevention and Substance Abuse Treatment for Hispanic Women
N/A
Department of Health-New Mexico
New Mexico State Study Findings on Statewide Substance Abuse
N/A
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
VIolence Risk Outcome Among Mexican-American Women
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am being sued for a personal loan I took out with One Main Financial. What should I do?
07 Aug 2014
Q&A
My father is being sued by Nelson & Kennard for an old Capital One cc debt.
06 Aug 2014
Q&A
I live in las vegas , nv. my only income is ssi disability.i have taken out pay day loans thru money tree. i cant pay back .
07 Jan 2013