District Attorney

The Lawrence County Conservation District is dedicated to the conservation and management of natural resources in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. By engaging local residents who live and work in the area, they prioritize actions to effectively address environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. Offering a variety of programs and initiatives, the district focuses on environmental education, agricultural conservation, and community involvement. Their annual events, such as tree seedling sales and nature photo contests, encourage public participation in preserving the region's natural beauty. Generated from the website

Lawrence County Planning Department Members and Staff are committed to systematically organize, lead, direct and administer planning, so as to maximize the economic, environmental and social development of Lawrence County. We provide professional planning and technical assistance to Lawrence County's 27 municipalities in a variety of land use activities, including: Comprehensive Land Use Planning It is our goal to provide the citizens of the County with pertinent planning data, in an understandable form, in order to facilitate intelligent land use decision making and policy formulation. Ordinance Development The Planning office is available to assist in the creation of any type of land use regulation, including zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development ordinances, overlay zoning district regulations, flood plain management ordinances, storm water management regulations, sign ordinances, and much more. Land Development Reviews The land development review process for the County includes site plan reviews, subdivisions, rezoning, special exceptions, variances and future land use map changes. We also manage other land development regulation processes related to natural resources and public facility concurrency management project reviews. Lawrence County Planning Commission holds monthly meetings which the public is invited to join. We are always happy to assist with Land, Transportation and Ordinance issues. The Planning staff is available to provide training programs to local officials related to planning, zoning, subdivisions, land development requirements, enforcement issues and much more. Give us a call to setup a training session. We provide traffic volume / classification counts and speed study services to local municipalities, developers, and commercial/industrial enterprises.

Jeff Burkett has been the District Attorney of Jefferson County since 1998, with a wealth of experience in law and public service. He has successfully handled numerous cases, including those that have resulted in the creation of new laws benefiting victims of crime. Burkett is dedicated to fighting the war on drugs in the county, establishing a partnership between the Jefferson County Drug Task Force and the State Police Vice Unit to combat drug-related issues effectively. Additionally, Burkett is committed to prosecuting child molesters and protecting the children of Jefferson County. He formed a highly effective multi-disciplinary investigative team in 2005 to address child abuse cases, leading to the establishment of a child advocacy center in 2008. Burkett's dedication to justice and his extensive experience make him a trusted figure in the community.Generated from the website