How to become a mediator in Wisconsin
Who certifies or lists mediators in Wisconsin?
No statewide certification. Family mediators are employed or contracted by county family court services and need 25 hours of mediation training or 3 years of dispute resolution experience, plus domestic violence training (Wis. Stat. § 767.405(4)). In civil cases, the parties pick the provider or the judge appoints one (Wis. Stat. § 802.12).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Wisconsin only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Wisconsin require?
We found no statewide mediator license or certification in Wisconsin’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:
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| No statewide credential; county family court services mediators (Wis. Stat. 767.405(4)) County family court services (director of family court services) | 25 hours mediation training OR 3 years professional dispute resolution experience | No statewide requirement found |
Other requirements
- No statewide credential; county family court services mediators (Wis. Stat. 767.405(4)): Employed or contracted by county family court services
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Wis. Stat. § 767.405, Family court services (mediation)
- Wis. Stat. § 802.12, Alternative dispute resolution
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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