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!
Valentine's Sweepstakes: Win a $100 Target Gift Card!
February 5, 2024
We’re celebrating Valentine's Day with Orange County's Credit Union & OCEA members by hosting a special sweepstakes!
Voting Begins Now for March 5 Primary Election!
February 5, 2024
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has mailed ballots for the March 5 Primary Election! Starting Feb. 6 drop off locations will also be open.
Your Retirement Security: Adele Tagaloa Becomes OCERS Chair
January 30, 2024
OCEA Board Member Adele Tagaloa—who was twice-elected to the OCERS Board of Trustees to protect your retirement security—was selected by her fellow trustees as Board Chair for 2024. Adele is the first woman of color, and second woman overall, to become Chair in nearly 80 years of OCERS existence.
REGISTER TODAY: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan Jan. 30, Feb. 21 or March 13
January 25, 2024
Come and learn the ins and outs of your County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
APPLY NOW: 2024 PORAC Scholarship Grant
January 18, 2024
Eligible members can apply now for a $2,000 scholarship to help offset education fees. The deadline to apply to the Sacramento PORAC office is March 8, 2024.
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
