How to become a mediator in Pennsylvania
Who certifies or lists mediators in Pennsylvania?
No statewide roster found. Mediator qualifications are set by Pa.R.C.P. 1940.4, and local courts keep their own lists (e.g., Chester County's Family Court Administrative Office keeps a list of custody mediators who meet local rule 1940.4.A).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Pennsylvania only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Pennsylvania require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Pennsylvania’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Custody mediator (Pa.R.C.P. 1940.4; county custody mediation programs) Each judicial district's custody mediation program (county court administration); no statewide roster | Not confirmed from the official source | Not confirmed from the official source |
| Chester County custody mediator list (C.C.R.C.P. 1940.4.A; county-level, not statewide) Chester County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Administrative Office (keeps the list) | 40 hours basic mediation training consistent with Pa.R.C.P. 1940.4 | 20 hours additional mediation training (advanced training, or supervision by/consultation with an ACR Advanced Practitioner or equivalent, or a professional mediation trainer) (every 2 years (registration renewed every 2 years, $70 renewal fee or sum the Court directs)) |
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Chester County Custody Mediation Rules (local rules example)
- Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee, Recommendation 145 report (PDF)
- 23 Pa.C.S. Chapter 39 – Mediation programs (Pennsylvania General Assembly)
- pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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