How to become a mediator in Arizona

Who certifies or lists mediators in Arizona?

No statewide mediator certification body identified: A.R.S. § 12-134 leaves referral to the courts, and in Maricopa County parties may attend a court-ordered settlement conference through private mediation or with a court Judge Pro Tempore.

This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Arizona only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.

What training and continuing education does Arizona require?

We found no statewide mediator license or certification in Arizona’s official sources. Courts or programs that use mediators may set their own rules, so ask the court or program where you want to work. Here is what the official sources say:

Other requirements

• No statewide credential (courts refer cases to mediation case by case; A.R.S. 12-134): Maricopa County: a court-ordered settlement conference may be held through private mediation or with a court Judge Pro Tempore through the ADR Department

Do I need a state credential to mediate in Arizona?

State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether Arizona or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?

Official sources

1. A.R.S. § 12-134 – Mediation; fee (Arizona Legislature)
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution – Superior Court in Maricopa County
3. Family Conciliation Services – Superior Court in Maricopa County
4. Arizona Judicial Branch
5. sc.pima.gov/services/conciliation-court/mediation

Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.

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