Skip to content

Mediators in North Carolina

469 mediators in North Carolina listed from official court and government rosters, for divorce and family mediation, civil cases and more. Every profile links to its source.

Illustration: comparing court-listed mediators in North CarolinaGet matched with a mediator

Find mediators near you

Or browse all 469 in North Carolina ↓

North Carolina mediators by county

Counties with the most listings

All 40 counties

How it works

  1. 1. Find a certified mediator near youSearch by city, ZIP or county. Court-verified listings come only from official court and government rosters.
  2. 2. Compare profiles and callCheck certifications, languages and the source for each listing, then call or send a request.
  3. 3. Resolve it without going to courtA mediator helps you both talk it through and reach your own agreement.

How does mediation work in North Carolina?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    North Carolina law requires parties in a superior court civil action to attend a mediated settlement conference when the court orders one, under procedures set by Supreme Court rules [1]. The senior resident superior court judge may order a conference in any pending civil action, or by local rule send all non-exempt cases to mediation [1]. Parties are not required to make an offer they believe is against their interests [1].

  • Family and custody cases

    In custody and visitation cases, contested issues are set for mediation where a custody mediation program exists, unless the court waives it [3].

  • Who can mediate in North Carolina courts

    The Dispute Resolution Commission, an 18-member body in the Judicial Department, administers the certification of mediators and the approval of mediator training programs [2]. The Supreme Court may adopt standards of conduct for those mediators and procedures to enforce them [2].

Summarized from the official sources cited in brackets. Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with your court. This is general information, not legal advice.

Civil lawsuits & business (211)Workplace & employment (86)Probate, estates & elder care (40)Divorce mediation in North Carolina (4)
469 listed
469 listedSorted: paid placements (labeled) first, then most complete profile, then A–Z

Mediators who work online with North Carolina clients

These mediators say they work with North Carolina clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not North Carolina’s. Where they serve is their own statement. Sorted: placements first (paid ones are labeled), then most complete profile.

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 North Carolina.

Court-connected mediation in North Carolina: North Carolina courts order mediated settlement conferences in superior court civil cases and some family financial cases. Parties may designate a mediator; a judge appoints one if they don't. The Dispute Resolution Commission certifies these mediators.

Private mediation in North Carolina: No state license for private mediators was found in the statutes reviewed, but state law lets the Dispute Resolution Commission act against anyone falsely claiming to be DRC-certified. No rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.1 (mediated settlement conferences in superior court) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.2 (regulation of mediators; Dispute Resolution Commission) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.4A (district court settlement procedures) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.1 (custody mediation) · NC State Bar 2012 Formal Ethics Opinion 2 · NC Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5 · partly verified

Search online mediators for North Carolina · Online mediators in every state

Other mediators on North Carolina rosters, A–Z (3)

North Carolina mediators in numbers

Real counts from the official rosters behind this directory. Each chart has a data table and a shareable image.

North Carolina: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed

North Carolina: the 10 counties with the most mediators listedWake County has the most mediators listed in North Carolina (94), followed by Mecklenburg County (70). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Wake County: 94; Mecklenburg County: 70; Guilford County: 43; Forsyth County: 19; Durham County: 18; Buncombe County: 14; New Hanover County: 14; Orange County: 14; Chatham County: 10; Iredell County: 7.Wake County: 94 mediatorsWake County94Mecklenburg County: 70 mediatorsMecklenburg County70Guilford County: 43 mediatorsGuilford County43Forsyth County: 19 mediatorsForsyth County19Durham County: 18 mediatorsDurham County18Buncombe County: 14 mediatorsBuncombe County14New Hanover County: 14 mediatorsNew Hanover County14Orange County: 14 mediatorsOrange County14Chatham County: 10 mediatorsChatham County10Iredell County: 7 mediatorsIredell County7

Wake County has the most mediators listed in North Carolina (94), followed by Mecklenburg County (70). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.

Show data table
North Carolina: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed
CountyMediators
Wake County94
Mecklenburg County70
Guilford County43
Forsyth County19
Durham County18
Buncombe County14
New Hanover County14
Orange County14
Chatham County10
Iredell County7
Share this chart

Open image (PNG)Download image

North Carolina: certifications and court panels

North Carolina: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is E.D.N.C. Mediator list (Local ADR Rules) (177 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 469 people listed. E.D.N.C. Mediator list (Local ADR Rules): 177; M.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9): 166; W.D.N.C. Certified Mediators database (LR 16.3): 139; E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR): 37; NCDRC Certified Mediator: 29; M.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR 9019-2): 7; NC Certified Mediator: 7; Other (114 more certifications or panels): 123.E.D.N.C. Mediator list (Local ADR Rules): 177 mediatorsE.D.N.C. Mediator list (Local ADR Rules)177M.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9): 166 mediatorsM.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9)166W.D.N.C. Certified Mediators database (LR 16.3): 139 mediatorsW.D.N.C. Certified Mediators database (LR 16.3)139E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR): 37 mediatorsE.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR)37NCDRC Certified Mediator: 29 mediatorsNCDRC Certified Mediator29M.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR 9019-2): 7 mediatorsM.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR 9019-2)7NC Certified Mediator: 7 mediatorsNC Certified Mediator7Other (114 more certifications or panels): 123 mediatorsOther (114 more certifications or panels)123

The most common listing is E.D.N.C. Mediator list (Local ADR Rules) (177 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 469 people listed.

Certification and panel names are as the roster states them.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.

Show data table
North Carolina: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
E.D.N.C. Mediator list (Local ADR Rules)177
M.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9)166
W.D.N.C. Certified Mediators database (LR 16.3)139
E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR)37
NCDRC Certified Mediator29
M.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR 9019-2)7
NC Certified Mediator7
Other (114 more certifications or panels)123
Share this chart

Open image (PNG)Download image

Not sure who to choose? Get matched

Answer a few short questions about your case in North Carolina. We send your request to mediators who can receive it and handle cases like yours, and they contact you. Free, and you’re never obligated.

Get matched

How to become a mediator in North Carolina: training and requirements →

Know before you go: North Carolina mediation FAQ

How do North Carolina courts use mediation, and when is it required?

North Carolina law requires parties in a superior court civil action to attend a mediated settlement conference when the court orders one, under procedures set by Supreme Court rules [1]. The senior resident superior court judge may order a conference in any pending civil action, or by local rule send all non-exempt cases to mediation [1]. Parties are not required to make an offer they believe is against their interests [1].

Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.1 (North Carolina General Assembly)

How does mediation work in North Carolina family and custody cases?

In custody and visitation cases, contested issues are set for mediation where a custody mediation program exists, unless the court waives it [3].

Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1 (North Carolina General Assembly)

Who can be a court mediator in North Carolina?

The Dispute Resolution Commission, an 18-member body in the Judicial Department, administers the certification of mediators and the approval of mediator training programs [2]. The Supreme Court may adopt standards of conduct for those mediators and procedures to enforce them [2].

Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.2 (North Carolina General Assembly)

Does a court-ordered case in North Carolina need a mediator from the court's list?

North Carolina courts order mediated settlement conferences in superior court civil cases and some family financial cases. Parties may designate a mediator; a judge appoints one if they don't. The Dispute Resolution Commission certifies these mediators.

Sources: N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.1 (mediated settlement conferences in superior court) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.2 (regulation of mediators; Dispute Resolution Commission) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.4A (district court settlement procedures) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.1 (custody mediation) · NC State Bar 2012 Formal Ethics Opinion 2 · NC Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5 · partly verified

Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a North Carolina matter?

No state license for private mediators was found in the statutes reviewed, but state law lets the Dispute Resolution Commission act against anyone falsely claiming to be DRC-certified. No rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.1 (mediated settlement conferences in superior court) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.2 (regulation of mediators; Dispute Resolution Commission) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-38.4A (district court settlement procedures) · N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.1 (custody mediation) · NC State Bar 2012 Formal Ethics Opinion 2 · NC Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5 · partly verified

Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.

Court and community mediation programs in North Carolina

Programs and centers named on official court or agency lists. These are organizations, not individual mediators; contact them for eligibility and fees.

Official links and sources for North Carolina

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.1 (North Carolina General Assembly)
  2. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.2 (North Carolina General Assembly)
  3. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1 (North Carolina General Assembly)

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.