State Rep. John Sabatina is a lifelong resident of Rhawnhurst in the northeast section of Philadelphia. A graduate of Father Judge High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from West Chester University in 1992 and a law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1997.

He serves as a vice chairman of the Philadelphia Delegation, a group of lawmakers from the Philadelphia area who work together on issues important to the residents of the region. He is a member of the House Intergovernmental Affairs, Labor Relations, Professional Licensure and Transportation committees.

His legislative priorities are crime prevention, combating blight in our communities and promoting urban renewal through economic, cultural and neighborhood development.

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 is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Assistant District Attorney's Association, the Sons of Italy Greater Roxborough Lodge No. 2217, Father Judge Alumni Association, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish and the Rhawnhurst Civic Association.

The 174th Legislative District includes parts of Rhawnhurst, Bustleton, Fox Chase, Oxford Circle, Castor Gardens and Holme Circle in northeast Philadelphia.