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Civil lawsuits & business mediators in Orange County, FL

415 civil lawsuits & business mediators listed in Orange County from official Florida rosters, each with its official source.

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How does mediation work in Orange County?

Orange County court mediation is run by the Ninth Judicial Circuit's Dispute Resolution Services (DRS), Suite 130 of the Orange County Courthouse, 407-836-2004 [1]. In a contested family case, either party can file an online Form 50 after an answer is filed; 48 business hours later, either party may call to pick a date from the DRS schedule [1]. Under Fla. Stat. § 44.108(2), the family charge is $60 per party for combined income under $50,000 and $120 per party up to $100,000, for up to one three-hour session [1][2]. Above $100,000, parties may hire a private mediator or use the court's rotation list [1]. Small claims pre-trials meet in Room 130 and mediation is free [1]. Orange County couples can also compare the privately practicing mediators below.

  1. Ninth Judicial Circuit – Dispute Resolution Services
  2. Fla. Stat. § 44.108 (Funding of mediation and arbitration)

Fact-checked 2026-10-06. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.

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Mediators who work online with Florida clients

No mediator from another state has told us they work online with Florida 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 Florida.

Court-connected mediation in Florida: Florida statute has each circuit keep a list of Florida Supreme Court-certified mediators registered there for court appointments in civil, family and dependency cases. Whether parties may agree on a non-certified mediator was not confirmed.

Private mediation in Florida: No state license for private mediators was found in the Florida statutes reviewed; Supreme Court certification is tied to court-ordered mediation. No rule specific to out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine) · Fla. Stat. § 44.1011, Definitions (Online Sunshine) · Unlicensed Practice - Formal Advisory Opinions, The Florida Bar · partly verified

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