"Silver, a 55-year-old North County resident, said he was appreciative of the support from county leadership, adding that his appointment preserves vital continuity in the office that will help them maximize their mission to help vulnerable and indigent people disproportionately ensnared in the criminal court system. The office has a long tradition of being very client-centered and focusing all decisions through the lens of what's best for the community and the specific clients we serve, Silver said in an interview."
"Board of Supervisors President Otto Lee said of Silver's selection: We are proud to see a leader with such deep institutional knowledge and community partnership rise to lead the public defender's office. County Executive James Williams, who previously served as County Counsel, said Silver will continue to uphold the dignity and rights of the clients it serves, while fostering trust and partnership with our diverse communities in Santa Clara County"
Damon Silver was appointed permanent chief public defender by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors after serving a year as interim head. He has worked in the office for three decades in roles from line-level attorney to chief trial deputy and top executive under predecessor Molly O'Neal, who retired and endorsed him. Silver emphasized preserving continuity to maximize the office's mission to assist vulnerable and indigent people disproportionately affected by the criminal court system and stressed a long client-centered tradition. County leaders praised his institutional knowledge, community partnership and commitment to upholding client dignity.
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