Scialabba is a partner at Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C., where he manages the law firm’s Butler office. He is an experienced litigator, representing clients in all aspects of divorce, custody and support matters throughout Western Pennsylvania, including Butler County. Scialabba also handles civil litigation, protection from abuse, adoption, estate and orphans’ court matters. Scialabba has also successfully represented individuals in the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Scialabba has been appointed by multiple courts throughout Western Pennsylvania to represent children in various capacities, including in juvenile criminal cases and high conflict custody cases. He has also served as a court-appointed divorce hearing officer.
“My legal practice has always been focused on helping people at a pivotal time in their lives,” Scialabba said. “For most of my clients, their only interaction with the court system is through my representation. I have a strong reputation of listening and guiding my clients through some of their most challenging times.”
Scialabba was born and raised in Butler County, graduating from Butler Area High School. His parents, Anthony and Shirley Scialabba, still reside in Meridian. Scialabba earned his undergraduate degree from Saint Vincent College and a Master of Science Degree in Adolescent Education from Pace University in New York City. Scialabba earned his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
“I care deeply about Butler County, where I have made life-long relationships playing basketball at the Cubs Hall and spending my summers at Alameda Pool and Armco Park,” Scialabba said. “It would be my true honor and privilege to serve Butler County as a Common Pleas Judge. Butler County has been and continues to be an incredible place to live, work and raise a family.”
Prior to attending law school, Scialabba worked as a high school teacher in Queens, New York City, where he created and led an after-school education credit recovery program providing at-risk students the opportunity to graduate on-time. Scialabba has also volunteered nationally and internationally, building homes for Habitat for Humanity and working at clinics in Africa and South America.
“From my time as an inner-city high school teacher, to the time I have spent volunteering at home and abroad, I have dedicated my professional career to helping others,” Scialabba said. “All of these experiences have shaped the way I practice law and I will bring with me to the bench empathy, compassion and fairness.”
In addition to his legal practice, Scialabba also serves on the Board of Directors of the Butler County Humane Society, Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe) and the Passavant Development Corporation. He serves as the solicitor for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County. Scialabba is also a member of the Cranberry Township Sunrise Rotary and the Knights of Columbus.
“I will approach the role of judge with fairness, integrity and compassion,” Scialabba said. “I will apply the law fairly and justly.”
Scialabba and his wife Stephenie reside in Cranberry Township with their son, Teddy.
The primary election is scheduled to be held on May 20, 2025.