Raised in the working-class Brookline neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Devlin Robinson attended Central Catholic High School. After graduation, he raised his hand and joined the United States Marine Corps – continuing a family tradition of military service dating back four generations.

Following the 9/11 attacks, Devlin requested assignment to the infantry, ensuring him a spot on the front lines. He would go on to serve three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he fought as an infantryman in Nasiriyah (“ambush alley”), where Robinson’s unit fought door-to-door to rescue Army POW Jessica Lynch. Later, Robinson’s unit fought in Fallujah, one of the most bitterly contested cities in the war.

After his battalion won both a Presidential Unit Citation and a Navy Unit Citation for heroism in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Robinson returned to Allegheny County and founded Veterans Medical Technology. Under the GI Bill, Robinson earned a business degree from Robert Morris University, followed by an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business.

He was elected to the state Senate in November 2020. In his first term, Robinson accomplished something rare for a freshman lawmaker: he had six bills passed into law and signed by the governor.

Robinson serves as the chair of the Labor and Industry Committee, vice chair of the Law and Justice Committee and is a member of the Appropriations, Banking and Insurance, Community, Economic and Recreational Development, Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, and Local Government committees. In the senate, Devlin has spearheaded several key issues, he took on the insurance companies and won - passing legislation forcing them to cover costs of mammograms and cancer screenings. Robinson also authored the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, easing financial burdens on struggling families. He fought for stronger ethics codes to root out corruption and ensure government accountability. He’s earned the support of organized labor who know he’ll fight for every job. Devlin is committed to serving those who serve, that’s why he worked to ensure our veterans get the assistance they deserve, and made certain that first responders and law enforcement have the resources they need. Through his unwavering determination and advocacy for his constituents, Devlin successfully stopped PennDOT from tolling the I-79 bridge in Bridgeville, protecting local business and saving commuters thousands of dollars. Simply put, Devlin delivers.

A resident of Bridgeville, Senator Robinson serves on several civic organizations, including the Bridgeville/South Fayette International Rotary, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Peters Township VFW, Bridgeville American Legion, Bethel Park Marine Corps League, and Corpus Christi Catholic Parish.

Robinson cherishes his time volunteering with numerous Veterans’ organizations in and around the 37th District. He previously served as statewide commander of the Italian American War Veterans.