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Arbitrators in California

694 arbitrators listed in California, from official court and government rosters.

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Dana Curtis

Attorney · Sausalito, Marin County

San Mateo Superior Court Multi-Option ADR Project (MAP) Civil ADR PanelSanta Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators)U.S. District Court N.D. Cal. ADR Mediation panel

On the official roster: U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal. · verified 2026-10-07

Frank Burke

Attorney · San Francisco, San Francisco County

Contra Costa Superior Court ADR Panel - MediatorsSanta Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators)U.S. District Court N.D. Cal. ADR Mediation panel

On the official roster: U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal. · verified 2026-10-07

IRENE TAKAHASHI

Hon. · OAKLAND, Alameda County

Contra Costa Superior Court ADR Panel - MediatorsSan Mateo Superior Court Multi-Option ADR Project (MAP) Civil ADR PanelSanta Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators)

On the official roster: Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · verified 2026-10-07

Robert B. Jacobs

Attorney (State Bar #131660) · Livermore, Alameda County

Contra Costa Superior Court ADR Panel - MediatorsSan Joaquin Superior Court Civil Mediation Program panelSanta Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators)

On the official roster: Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin · verified 2026-10-07

Sanford Kingsley

Attorney · San Francisco, San Francisco County

San Francisco Superior Court Court-Approved Probate Pro Bono Mediator (Estates and Trusts)Santa Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators)Santa Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators) | Santa Clara Superior Court Probate Neutrals (Probate Local Rule 3B) - Early Settlement Conference Program

On the official roster: U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal. · verified 2026-10-07

Sarah Burke

Attorney · Mill Valley, Marin County

Contra Costa Superior Court ADR Panel - MediatorsSan Mateo Superior Court Multi-Option ADR Project (MAP) Civil ADR PanelSanta Clara Superior Court Civil ADR Provider Database (mediators/neutral evaluators/arbitrators)

On the official roster: U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal. · verified 2026-10-07

Mediators who work online with California clients

No mediator from another state has told us they work online with California clients in this practice area yet. Local mediators may also offer video sessions; ask when you contact them.

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 California.

Court-connected mediation in California: California superior courts that keep a civil mediator list set their own qualifications; parties may agree on a mediator not on the list. Court-connected child custody mediators have statewide training requirements.

Private mediation in California: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. California's out-of-state attorney rule (rule 9.43) covers arbitration only; no rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.781 - Court-related ADR neutrals · Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.210 - Court-connected child custody mediation · Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.215 - Domestic violence protocol for Family Court Services · Cal. Rules of Court, rule 9.43 - Out-of-state attorney arbitration counsel · partly verified

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