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!
Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaways for working families
November 5, 2020
Thanksgiving is the time of year that family and friends come together to share memories and be thankful for all the good in our lives. Although your Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, OCEA, in partnership with Orange County's Credit Union (OCCU), wants to help you put together a dinner you and your family will remember.
Election Day is almost here!
November 2, 2020
Over the weekend, Neal Kelley, the county's Registrar of Voters, told the Voice of OC that he is strongly encouraging voting ahead of Election Day to avoid congestion.
Early voting begins today!
October 30, 2020
Early voting begins today across California. Every election is important with critical decisions to be made by workers about good government and their safety, stability, and security on the job.
OCEA recognizes National First Responders Day
October 28, 2020
Last year, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act selflessly when called on in emergency situations, often putting their lives on the line.
No on Prop. 22 is the fight workers need to win
October 26, 2020
Every election cycle, Californians are faced with decisions about a number of voter initiatives on the ballot. Few have been as harmful or as nakedly greedy as Prop. 22.
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