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Criminal

Jul. 20, 2020

OC public defender retires, supervisors search for permanent replacement

It’s unclear when a permanent replacement will be appointed, although the county’s Board of Supervisors created an ad hoc committee on June 23 to find one.

OC public defender retires, supervisors search for permanent replacement
Sharon Petrosino

Orange County is searching for a public defender to lead the office of more than 200 defense attorneys following Sharon Petrosino's retirement this month.

It's unclear when a permanent replacement will be appointed, although the county's Board of Supervisors created an ad hoc committee on June 23 to find one, according to interim Public Defender Martin Schwarz.

Petrosino joined the office in 1985...

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