Public Defender
OCEA members in the Public Defender’s office are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Public Defender’s office plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Public Defender’s office. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Public Defender’s office. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
OCEA Responds to County of Orange Budget Memo
January 14, 2025
We are sure many of you are aware of County Interim CEO Michelle Aguirre’s January 3, 2025, memo outlining certain budget mitigation actions in light of perceived potential County budget shortfalls.
Regarding the LA County Fires
January 9, 2025
The multiple fires across Los Angeles County over the past three days have destroyed thousands of homes and other structures and brought ash and smoke-filled skies to parts of Orange County.
OCEA Government Affairs Update: December 2024
December 23, 2024
The 2024 election cycle has ended. OCEA members stood shoulder to shoulder and achieved incredible wins for our membership! Thanks to everyone who helped ensure every vote was counted, and that all eligible voters had a chance to be heard!
Regarding an Issue With Our Contact Form
December 10, 2024
Due to an issue with our website, there was a period between October and November where emails were not being sent to OCEA if you contacted us using the Website Contact Form. That issue has now been resolved.
And the Winners Are ... (2024 OCEA President's Awardees Inside!)
November 27, 2024
Each year, OCEA’s Board of Directors and Staff celebrate OCEA’s Stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to honor their collective achievements and to recognize outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the union.
PUBLIC DEFENDER STEWARDS
Joseph Arrocha
Judy Bowling
Erick Castellanos
Jorge Castro
Lubna Debbini
Lissette Duran
Marco Garcia
Leticia Guerrero
Jessica Herrera
Mimi Lam
Sergio Mejia
Sergio Moya
Rene Pena
Jhosue Perez
Isabel Quintero
Carmen Saavedra
Ena Toledano
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative
