COURT NOTICE!: Family Motions Court for Judge Keith in Courtroom #4 on July 7th, is canceled. First and Final Accounts will be heard in Judge Olson's Motions Court at 1:00p.m on July 7th. Any emergencies should be brought to Court Administration to determine if accommodations need to be made to have the motion heard that day.

COURT NOTICE!: No Motions Court on Monday, August 3rd, 2026. Please see Court Administration with emergencies.

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

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History of The Controller's Office

The Controller’s Office was established by an Act of Legislation on September 5, 1931. These individuals, our past and present County Controllers, developed and maintained a strict system of internal controls that ensures that neglect, fraud, waste and abuse do not occur in our local Government.

Chronology of the Lawrence County Controllers

Robert C. McCaslin 1932-1935
Frank W. Hill 1936-1943
Andrew M. Dodds 1944-1963
Robert E. Foht 1964-1991
Richard N. Cini 1992-1995
Mary Ann Reiter 1996-2007
David C. Gettings 2008-2021
David J. Prestopine 2022-Current