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!
Your Retirement Security: IRISS BARRIGA WILL BE YOUR NEXT OCERS TRUSTEE!
May 30, 2024
Iriss ran in the election unopposed, and with no opponent filing papers against her, she will take over Chris Prevatt’s General Member seat on the OCERS Board of Retirement in January 2025!
OCEA Special Events: L.A. Fair + Angels Baseball Offers
May 2, 2024
Don't miss members-only discounts for the L.A. Fair and L.A. Angels!
Government Affairs Update: April 2024
April 22, 2024
We must always remember that politics takes an interest in us regardless of whether we take an interest in politics.
The 2024 OCEA Leadership Conference + 2023 County Wins!
April 17, 2024
Recently your County stewards began preparations for the next time we negotiate in 2026, plus a look at some of our most notable wins in 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