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Mediation & ADR Attorneys in California

Mediation, arbitration, dispute resolution services 5,600 pre-screened attorneys across 47 counties.

What Is Mediation & ADR in California?

Mediators and ADR attorneys provide dispute resolution and arbitration as an alternative to litigation.

When Do You Need a Mediation & ADR Attorney in California?

You may need a mediation & adr attorney in California when your situation involves mediation, arbitration, dispute resolution services.

California Mediation & ADR Sub-Specialties

Mediation & ADR covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Mediation

Mediation matters in California fall within the broader Mediation & ADR practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in mediation cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Arbitration

Arbitration matters in California fall within the broader Mediation & ADR practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in arbitration cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Dispute Resolution Services

Dispute Resolution Services matters in California fall within the broader Mediation & ADR practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in dispute resolution services cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

California mediation & adr attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

California Laws and Statutes

California mediation & adr is governed by various provisions of the California Codes. Consult a California-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Mediation & ADR Attorneys by County

Pre-screened mediation & adr attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Los Angeles County 1,384 attorneys
Edward Shield Renwick — Hanna and Morton LLP, Los AngelesHoward B Miller — Los AngelesFoster Tepper — Tepper & Associates, APC, Beverly Hills
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📍 Orange County 503 attorneys
James L. Smith — OrangeGary Stuart Davis — IrvineAnita Rae Shapiro — Fullerton
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📍 San Francisco County 475 attorneys
James Grossman — San FranciscoRobert Byrne Morrill — Morrill ADR, San FranciscoJohn Kennedy Stewart — JAMS, Two Embarcadero, San Francisco
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📍 San Diego County 395 attorneys
Thomas Edward Sharkey — San DiegoVictor Eugene Bianchini — Signature Resolution, San DiegoMitchell Lee Lathrop — Law Office of Mitchell L. Lathrop, San Diego
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📍 Santa Clara County 216 attorneys
James Richard Trembath — Monte SerenoJohn Kagel — Palo AltoJack Komar — San Jose
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📍 Alameda County 208 attorneys
Stewart Weinberg — Weinberg Roger & Rosenfeld, EmeryvilleMichael David Cooper — BerkeleyAlan Evan Harris — Oakland
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📍 Sacramento County 165 attorneys
David Lee Kelly — The Burton Law Firm, SacramentoCecily Bond — SacramentoClinton James DeWitt — Sacramento
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📍 Contra Costa County 145 attorneys
Zerne P. Haning III — Walnut CreekKen M. Kawaichi — Walnut CreekStephen Spencer Harper — Orinda
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📍 San Mateo County 105 attorneys
James Raymond Madison — Menlo ParkArthur K. Lund — Law Offices of Arthur K. Lund, San MateoJohn Carruthers Till — Burlingame
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📍 Riverside County 104 attorneys
Bernard Albert Newell Jr — Palm DesertDon Richard Inskeep — RiversideJeffrey Kaufman — Kaufman Law, Palm Desert
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📍 Marin County 88 attorneys
John Wayland Rosenberg — San RafaelNorman Straus Nayfach — San RafaelAlan Robert Berkowitz — Mill Valley
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📍 Ventura County 54 attorneys
Frederick Herbert Bysshe Jr — VenturaMelinda Mathison Johnson — VenturaMichael W. Case — Ferguson Case Orr et al LLP, Ventura
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Common Questions About California Mediation & ADR

Browse the 5,600 California mediation & adr attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California mediation & adr attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every California attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile.
Several California organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid, including LawHelpCA.org, Bay Area Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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