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!
Join the OCEA bargaining team
October 26, 2017
OCEA is already fully engaged in preparations for bargaining next year and we’ve got a great opportunity for you to join us and make a difference.
Important Health Benefits Survey
October 24, 2017
The County’s wellness program known as Healthy Steps can have a big impact on your paycheck. That’s why your OCEA Bargaining Team established a working group during the last round of negotiations.
Hepatitis outbreak—San Diego/Los Angeles counties
October 16, 2017
To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
Canyon Fire 2 Update
October 10, 2017
To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
OCEA launches food drive to support veterans in need
October 4, 2017
The Annual Veterans Day Celebration is coming up on Nov. 11 but many of our military veterans and their families face food insecurity every day.
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