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!
Government Affairs Update: November 2023
November 8, 2023
We must always remember that politics takes an interest in us regardless of whether we take an interest in politics.
AVAILABLE NOW: Christmas Boat Parade Holiday Light Cruises
October 31, 2023
The holiday season is almost here, and that means so is the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade! Don’t miss the fun with a cruise from Davey's Locker & Newport Landing.
Thanksgiving Sweepstakes: Enter to Win 1 of 4 Grocery Gift Cards Now!
October 31, 2023
Orange County's Credit Union is celebrating Thanksgiving with OCEA members by hosting a special sweepstakes going on through Nov. 10, 2023!
Your Retirement Security: The Current State & Future of OCERS
October 25, 2023
Periodically we provide an update on the latest news about your retirement security!
Please Take This Career Development Survey from OCEA!
October 25, 2023
For the upcoming year, we would like your input regarding topics of seminars you would like to attend, providing they are in the realm of career growth and advancement. Please take a brief survey by Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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