The Ventura County Public Defender’s Office believes that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is invaluable. Southern California is one of the largest and most diverse regions in the country. We are honored to work for this community and strive for our staff to be representative of everyone we serve.

We are committed to recruiting, training, promoting, and supporting all employees, regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, education, disability, marital status, parental status, military, or religion so that we can have the most high-quality workforce for our clients and their families. This commitment to appreciate our similarities and find strength in our differences allows us to achieve our mission of advocating for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of our clients.​

We wholeheartedly believe that our clients benefit most when we value the diverse perspectives of those within our agency and the communities we serve.  As such, we strive to maintain an environment where our employees understand the value of their diversities and know that they belong.