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!
2024 General Election OCEA-Endorsed Candidates
September 23, 2024
Your ballot should arrive in early October. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot off at a local drop-box, or vote in person at a voting center in your community.
YOU'RE INVITED: OCLF Labor Day Picnic Sat., Sept. 7, 2024
September 5, 2024
It's going down at the Santa Ana Zoo ... don't miss this!
2024 OCEA Health Fair: New Time, Shuttle Stops & Parking Info!
September 4, 2024
Remember, this year we have a *NEW EVENT TIME* from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12.
OCEA Health & Welfare Benefits Open Enrollment: Sept. 6-20, 2024
September 4, 2024
Open enrollment is a great time to review benefit choices for you and your family and to evaluate which plan(s) best serve your needs. Plan changes are scheduled to be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Happy Labor Day 2024 from OCEA
September 2, 2024
Today is not just a holiday—it's a day to honor our privilege and ability to take part in this great American labor movement.
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