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!
Mother's Day Sweepstakes | Now thru Friday, May 5
April 26, 2023
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with our OCEA Members by hosting a special sweepstakes going on through May 5, 2023!
County Negotiations Update: April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023
The OCEA Negotiations Team met with the County yesterday, April 5, and we presented our first proposal—officially kicking off 2023 negotiations. We want to share elements of our presentation, which is a true reflection of your collective voice gathered from your completed negotiations surveys.
Velece Insurance: FREE Policy Reviews + No Commissions
April 6, 2023
Velece Insurance understands the importance of securing reliable coverage at the best possible price. While other agencies inflate the cost of coverage to pay their agents commission, we eliminate commissions to pass on the savings to you.
County Adds Additional Meetings for Improved Retiree Healthcare Presentation
March 29, 2023
The County has added additional live presentations and virtual presentations regarding the changes to retiree healthcare.
APPLY TODAY: 2023 OCEA Scholarship Increased to $2,500
March 28, 2023
The 2023 OCEA Board of Directors Scholarship will be awarded to three applicants this June. With ongoing inflation causing a rise in the cost of living, your OCEA Board of Directors has increased the award amount for each recipient from $2,000 to $2,500 for each scholarship.
PUBLIC DEFENDER STEWARDS
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
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative
