South Bay’s longest-serving public defender reflects on tenure as office looks ahead
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By The Mercury News
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South Bay’s longest-serving public defender reflects on tenure as office looks ahead
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Molly O’Neal retires with a legacy of holistic and expansive service for clients, and says the role of her office is more important than ever in the face of political and policy headwinds.