New face joins DA's office
The Butler County District Attorney's Office recently added a new face to the county prosecutors roster, filling a vacant position following the termination of a former assistant district attorney
Robert Zanella Jr. joined the office on May 14, and will be handling prosecution of cases in courtroom 2, in front of Judge William Shaffer.
Zanella is a graduate of Knoch High School, a 2014 graduate of Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government, and a 2017 graduate of Villanova University School of Law. He previously worked for law firm Lutz & Pawk in Butler before joining the district attorney's office.
District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he believes Zanella will be a great fit for the office and will help combat crime in Butler County.
“Robert is young, energetic and intelligent,” he said. “We know him because he interned with this office. While here, he actually prosecuted a trial and won, so we have had some experience with him before.”
Zanella said he looks forward to being a prosecutor as it is “what I've always wanted to be.”
The Butler County native said he is excited to learn about criminal procedure and help make the community safer.
