As the Assistant Chief of the Juvenile and Civil Commitment Branch, Ron Rayes administers Juvenile Justice cases, Dependency cases, Lanterman-Petris-Short-Act (LPS) cases, CARE court, Probate Guardianships, and Conservatorship cases. He is responsible for assigning these cases as well as providing supervision and support to the PDP attorneys within these units.

Prior to joining management in 2019, Ron was a criminal defense attorney for over 16 years. In his private practice, Ron represented indigent clients in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, as well as appearing on juvenile court and litigating transfer cases. Ron serves on the Pacific Juvenile Defender Center’s Executive Board and is an active advocate for juvenile justice reform, frequently presenting on juvenile justice law before the California Legislature.