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Mediators in Alaska

39 mediators in Alaska listed from official court and government rosters, for divorce and family mediation, civil cases and more. Every profile links to its source.

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How does mediation work in Alaska?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-08

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    In an Alaska civil case, any party may file a motion asking the court for mediation once a complaint has been filed, and the motion should name any mediators the party would accept [1]. Each party gets one peremptory challenge to a mediator the court appoints [1]. The same rule also allows early neutral evaluation in place of mediation, arbitration by stipulation, and a judge-led settlement conference [1]. In federal cases, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska applies local rule D.Ak. L.R. 16.2 and usually provides a district or magistrate judge from outside the case to serve as the neutral [3]. In public-sector labor talks that reach a deadlock, the Alaska Labor Relations Agency may appoint an impartial mediator, although the mediator and the agency have no power to force a settlement [4].

  • Family and custody cases

    Outside family-law matters under Title 25, the court may also order mediation on its own when it decides mediation could lead to a fair settlement, after considering whether past domestic violence between the parties could affect fairness or safety [1]. In a child custody case, the court may order mediation within 30 days after the custody petition is filed, and the custody case is stayed for up to 30 days, or less if the court is told mediation has failed [2]. The court may not send parents to custody mediation while a domestic violence protective order is in effect [2]. For special education disputes, the Department of Education & Early Development links an Alaska Mediation Services contact for parents who want to request mediation [6].

  • Who can mediate in Alaska courts

    The agency posts a list of arbitrators and mediators, showing each person's capacities and home state [5].

  • Cost

    The order identifies the mediator or explains the method for picking one, and the parties split the cost equally unless the court divides it another way [1].

  • Confidentiality

    Mediation sessions are private and confidential, and the mediator may not testify about them [1].

Summarized from the official sources cited in brackets. Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Court programs change; confirm with your court. This is general information, not legal advice.

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Mediators who work online with Alaska clients

These mediators say they work with Alaska clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Alaska’s. Where they serve is their own statement. Sorted: placements first (paid ones are labeled), then most complete profile.

Court-ordered case? Courts may require a mediator from their own approved list for court-ordered cases. Check your court’s rules, or see how mediation works in Alaska.

Court-connected mediation in Alaska: Alaska courts do not appear to use a statewide mediator list. A court order for mediation names the mediator or the way one is chosen, and each party may challenge one court-appointed mediator.

Private mediation in Alaska: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Alaska's Rule 5.5(c)(3) allows out-of-state lawyers temporary work related to mediation; no rule on online mediators in other states was found.

Sources: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 (PDF) · AS 25.20.080 - Mediation of child custody matter · Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules 2.4, 5.5) (PDF) · partly verified

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Alaska mediators in numbers

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Alaska: mediators listed by county

Alaska: mediators listed by countyAnchorage Municipality County has the most mediators listed in Alaska (1). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Anchorage Municipality County: 1.Anchorage Municipality County: 1 mediatorsAnchorage Municipality County1

Anchorage Municipality County has the most mediators listed in Alaska (1). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-09.

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Anchorage Municipality County1
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Alaska: certifications and court panels

Alaska: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator, Mediator) (23 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 39 people listed. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator, Mediator): 23; Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator): 10; Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Mediator): 4; Alaska Special Education Mediation Services (DEED contact for mediation requests): 1; Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators: 1.Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator, Mediator): 23 mediatorsAlaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (A…23Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator): 10 mediatorsAlaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (A…10Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Mediator): 4 mediatorsAlaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (M…4Alaska Special Education Mediation Services (DEED contact for mediation requests): 1 mediatorsAlaska Special Education Mediation Services (DEED contact f…1Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators: 1 mediatorsMontana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators1

The most common listing is Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator, Mediator) (23 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 39 people listed.

Certification and panel names are as the roster states them.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-09.

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Alaska: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator, Mediator)23
Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Arbitrator)10
Alaska Labor Relations Agency Arbitrator & Mediator List (Mediator)4
Alaska Special Education Mediation Services (DEED contact for mediation requests)1
Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators1
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How do Alaska courts use mediation, and when is it required?

In an Alaska civil case, any party may file a motion asking the court for mediation once a complaint has been filed, and the motion should name any mediators the party would accept [1]. Each party gets one peremptory challenge to a mediator the court appoints [1]. The same rule also allows early neutral evaluation in place of mediation, arbitration by stipulation, and a judge-led settlement conference [1]. In federal cases, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska applies local rule D.Ak. L.R. 16.2 and usually provides a district or magistrate judge from outside the case to serve as the neutral [3]. In public-sector labor talks that reach a deadlock, the Alaska Labor Relations Agency may appoint an impartial mediator, although the mediator and the agency have no power to force a settlement [4].

Sources: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 – Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (Alaska Court System PDF) · U.S. District Court, District of Alaska – Alternative Dispute Resolution · AS 23.40.190, Mediation (Public Employment Relations Act, Alaska Legislature)

How does mediation work in Alaska family and custody cases?

Outside family-law matters under Title 25, the court may also order mediation on its own when it decides mediation could lead to a fair settlement, after considering whether past domestic violence between the parties could affect fairness or safety [1]. In a child custody case, the court may order mediation within 30 days after the custody petition is filed, and the custody case is stayed for up to 30 days, or less if the court is told mediation has failed [2]. The court may not send parents to custody mediation while a domestic violence protective order is in effect [2]. For special education disputes, the Department of Education & Early Development links an Alaska Mediation Services contact for parents who want to request mediation [6].

Sources: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 – Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (Alaska Court System PDF) · AS 25.20.080, Mediation of child custody matter (Alaska Legislature) · Alaska Dept. of Education & Early Development – Special Education (Parent Resources: Alaska Mediation Services)

Who can be a court mediator in Alaska?

The agency posts a list of arbitrators and mediators, showing each person's capacities and home state [5].

Source: Alaska Labor Relations Agency – Arbitrator & Mediator List (Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development)

How much does court-connected mediation cost in Alaska?

The order identifies the mediator or explains the method for picking one, and the parties split the cost equally unless the court divides it another way [1].

Source: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 – Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (Alaska Court System PDF)

Is what I say in mediation kept confidential in Alaska?

Mediation sessions are private and confidential, and the mediator may not testify about them [1].

Source: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 – Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (Alaska Court System PDF)

Does a court-ordered case in Alaska need a mediator from the court's list?

Alaska courts do not appear to use a statewide mediator list. A court order for mediation names the mediator or the way one is chosen, and each party may challenge one court-appointed mediator.

Sources: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 (PDF) · AS 25.20.080 - Mediation of child custody matter · Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules 2.4, 5.5) (PDF) · partly verified

Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a Alaska matter?

No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Alaska's Rule 5.5(c)(3) allows out-of-state lawyers temporary work related to mediation; no rule on online mediators in other states was found.

Sources: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 (PDF) · AS 25.20.080 - Mediation of child custody matter · Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules 2.4, 5.5) (PDF) · partly verified

Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.

Official links and sources for Alaska

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 100 – Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (Alaska Court System PDF)
  2. AS 25.20.080, Mediation of child custody matter (Alaska Legislature)
  3. U.S. District Court, District of Alaska – Alternative Dispute Resolution
  4. AS 23.40.190, Mediation (Public Employment Relations Act, Alaska Legislature)
  5. Alaska Labor Relations Agency – Arbitrator & Mediator List (Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development)
  6. Alaska Dept. of Education & Early Development – Special Education (Parent Resources: Alaska Mediation Services)

Last reviewed 2026-10-08.