Our Leadership Team, including Group Chiefs, Division Heads, and Felony and Misdemeanor Supervisors, oversees operations across all divisions to maintain excellence in representation and client service.
Organizational Overview
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Our Leadership
Administration
Christi Dean
Chief Public Defender
Biography
Maria Hernandez
Assistant to Chief
Biography
Bianca Hernandez
System Analyst
Biography
Mara Gillispie
Comm. Outreach
Biography
Jonathan Lennington
Human Resources Supervisor
Biography
Vickie Rice Mental Health Division
Theo Peugh
Mental Health Group Chief
Biography
Angela Heggins
Mental Health Engagement Division Deputy Chief
Biography
Trial Division
Rob Cañas
Trial Group Chief
Biography
Marshall Berry
Misdemeanor Division Chief
Biography
Venus Sanders
Misdemeanor Division Deputy Chief
Biography
Gerald Privin
Misdemeanor Division A Supervisor
Biography
Stephanie Gonzales
Misdemeanor Division B Supervisor
Biography
Ronith Herman
Felony Division A Supervisor
Biography
Catherine Gould
Felony Division B Supervisor
Biography
Pam Muhammad
Felony Division C Supervisor
Biography
Christi Bustos
Felony Division D Supervisor
Biography
Frank Douglas
Felony Division E Supervisor
Biography
Jimmy Spurger
Investigative Division Supervisor
Biography
Terri Fernandes
Investigative Division Deputy Supervisor
Biography
Beth Perry
Training Division Supervisor
Biography
Brenda Chavez
Interpreter & Translator
Biography
Specialized Division
Jordan Pollock
Specialized Group Chief
Biography
Julie Woods
Appellate Division Supervisor
Biography
Aglae Eufracio
Immigration Division Supervisor
Biography
Chris Young
Actual Innocence Exoneration Unit Division Supervisor
Biography
Civil Division
Charles Vaughn
Civil Group Chief
Biography
Becky Garcia
Juvenile Division Supervisor
Biography
Carl H. Hadigian
CPS Division Supervisor
Biography
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