David C. Bolstad
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Mediators in Pasadena, CA
7 mediators listed in Pasadena (Los Angeles County) on official California rosters.
How does mediation work in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County's trial court is the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, one of 58 county superior courts [1]. Its Alternative Dispute Resolution Office runs the Mediation Volunteer Panel (MVP): unlimited civil cases that a judicial officer refers to the MVP are eligible for three hours of virtual mediation at no cost [2]. Parties can pick an MVP mediator or ask the ADR Office to assign one, and every case needs the online MVP Response Form; the office's email is ADRCivil@lacourt.org [2]. Most mediators listed below are on the federal Central District of California's panel [3].
- Judicial Branch of California – Superior Courts
- Los Angeles Superior Court – Mediation Volunteer Panel (MVP)
- U.S. District Court, C.D. Cal. – List of Panel Mediators
Fact-checked 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.
Open to meeting by video? Mediators who work online with California clients · Online mediators
Jeremy E. Shulman
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Katherine K. Huang
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Leonard L. Gumport
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Michael H. Leb
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Nicholas P. Connon
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Lan P. Nguyen
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, Central District of California · verified 2026-10-07
Mediators who work online with California clients
These mediators say they work with California clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not California’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 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
Works online with California clients
Beth Carrier
Court-certified in: Idaho (verified) · Idaho Supreme Court, 2026-10-07
Serves clients: in person in Idaho · online nationwide (her statement)
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