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Mediators in Dubuque County, IA

6 mediators on official Iowa court rosters list Dubuque County as their home county, including 6 for divorce and family cases.[1][2] Each profile links its roster entry and the date we checked it.

Listings last checked against the official rosters Oct 8, 2026.

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Key facts: Dubuque County

Largest case types6 family and divorce[1][2]
Court mediation in custody cases (Iowa)Court may order[3] details
Court-program mediation fee (Iowa)Paid by the parties; sliding scale if indigent, none for a party found indigent[3] details

Counts are listings on official court rosters; each profile names its roster and the Sources list the ones based in Iowa. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.

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How much does a mediator cost in Dubuque County? Rates posted by the court

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How does mediation work in Dubuque County?

For divorce and other domestic relations cases filed in Dubuque County, Iowa Code § 598.7 lets the district court order the parties to mediate, on its own motion or at a party's request.[3] It does not apply to domestic or elder abuse actions, and the court must waive mediation for a party who shows a history of domestic abuse.[3] No agreement is required, and any agreement needs court approval to be enforceable.[3] The parties may choose the mediator, or the court appoints one.[3] Costs are borne by the parties as agreed or ordered, with a sliding fee scale for indigent parties.[3] The mediators listed below are on the Iowa Judicial Branch's statewide list of family law mediators and name Dubuque County among the counties they serve.[1]

Fact-checked Oct 22, 2026 against the official sources numbered above (listed under Sources). Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.

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Mediators who work online with Iowa clients

These mediators say they work with Iowa clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Iowa’s. Where they serve is their own statement. Sorted: placements first, then a fair daily rotation. Featured listings are paid or sponsored placements. Court-verified listings come from official court rosters; other listings are labeled.

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 Iowa.

Court-connected mediation in Iowa: Iowa's family mediation statute lets parties choose their own mediator; when the court appoints one, that mediator must meet Iowa Supreme Court qualifications, and no particular professional license may be required.

Private mediation in Iowa: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Iowa's mediator conduct standards cover Iowa lawyer-mediators and court-connected mediations; no rule specific to out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: Iowa Code § 598.7, Mediation (Iowa Legislature) · Iowa Court Rules ch. 11, Standards of Conduct for Mediators · Iowa Court Rules ch. 32, Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 32:5.5) · partly verified

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Sources

Official court and government sources only, each with the date we last checked it. Every profile also links its own roster entry.

  1. Iowa Judicial Branch – Statewide List of Family Law Mediatorsiowacourts.govchecked ↩
  2. Iowa Judicial Branch – District 6 List of Family Law Mediatorsiowacourts.govchecked ↩
  3. Iowa Code § 598.7(1) and § 598.41 (Iowa Legislature)legis.iowa.govchecked ↩