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!
County MOU Implementation Update
August 4, 2023
We have received calls from many members asking about other provisions of the MOU, so we want to provide an update on the implementation of some of those provisions.
Iriss Barriga for OCERS in 2024!
August 3, 2023
Your retirement is our priority! Here are recent updates from the Orange County Employees Retirement System.
OCEA Special Events Update: Whale Watching, Catalina Express & More!
July 31, 2023
Enjoy these member discounts from OCEA!
Orangewood Update: Sign the Petition Demanding Safe Working Conditions!
July 7, 2023
Many of you have described verbal abuse, physical altercations, and life-threatening situations. The general response from management is that these issues are isolated, and not indicative of a larger safety problem at the children’s home.
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