John P. Sabatina Jr.

Biography

Personal History

Married Eileen

Occupation

Legislator

Attended

Father Judge High School, 1988

West Chester University, 1992, B.S. Marketing

Widener University School of Law, 1997, J.D.

Career

State Senator John Sabatina is a lifelong resident of Northeast Philadelphia. After excelling at Father Judge High School, he graduated Cum Laude from West Chester University in 1992, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. He also received a law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1997. Senator Sabatina serves as the Democratic Chairman of the Transportation Committee. He also serves as a member of the Senate Aging & Youth, Community Economic & Recreational Development, Intergovernmental Operations, Judiciary, and Labor & Industry committees. Sabatina is also a proud member of the Bi-Partisan Legislative Arts & Culture; Aviation; Early Childhood Education; Life Sciences; and Women's Health Caucuses. Sabatina previously served as an Assistant District Attorney under Lynne Abraham. During that time, he represented citizens by prosecuting some of the city's most dangerous criminals in major jury trials for crimes such as robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, drugs and attempted murder. He has served in the state House for nine years representing the 174th Legislative District. He is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Assistant District Attorney's Association, the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Sons of Italy Greater Roxborough Lodge No. 2217, Father Judge Alumni Association, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish and the Rhawnhurst Civic Association. His legislative priorities are crime prevention, combating blight in our communities and promoting urban renewal through economic, cultural and neighborhood development. Senator Sabatina lives in Northeast Philadelphia with his wife Eileen and their daughters Caroline and Catherine.