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Mediators in North Dakota

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

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How does mediation work in North Dakota?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    In North Dakota civil cases, the parties must discuss alternative dispute resolution early and file a Rule 8.8 statement with the district court describing what they will do [4].

  • Family and custody cases

    Under Rule 8.1, the district court clerk refers new cases involving disputed parental rights and responsibilities, relocation of a child, or grandparent visitation to the Family Mediation Program, which operates under the Supreme Court [2]. The state court administrator keeps rosters of neutrals for civil mediation, civil arbitration and domestic relations mediation, each with minimum training requirements [1]. Parties may still choose a neutral who is not on a roster, but a court-appointed contested child proceedings mediator must meet the domestic relations qualifications [1].

  • Cost

    The program provides up to 6 hours of combined orientation and mediation at no cost to the parties [3].

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.

Divorce mediation in North Dakota (50)Civil lawsuits & business (36)Divorce mediation attorneys (34)Parenting coordinators (13)Arbitrators (10)Workplace & employment (7)
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70 listedSorted: paid placements (labeled) first, then most complete profile, then A–Z

Mediators who work online with North Dakota clients

These mediators say they work with North Dakota clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not North Dakota’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 Dakota.

Court-connected mediation in North Dakota: North Dakota keeps court rosters of trained mediators, but parties may pick a mediator who is not on a roster. A judge-appointed mediator in contested child cases must meet the domestic relations roster qualifications.

Private mediation in North Dakota: No state license for private mediators was found. North Dakota's lawyer rules say out-of-state lawyers may do work non-lawyers can do, and give serving as a mediator in private ADR as an example.

Sources: N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, Roster of Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals · N.D.R.Ct. 8.1, Family Mediation Program · N.D. Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5

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North Dakota mediators in numbers

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North Dakota: mediators listed by county

North Dakota: mediators listed by countyCass County has the most mediators listed in North Dakota (27), followed by Grand Forks County (6). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Cass County: 27; Grand Forks County: 6; Burleigh County: 3; Walsh County: 3; Ward County: 3; Stark County: 2; Williams County: 2; Foster County: 1; Pembina County: 1; Traill County: 1.Cass County: 27 mediatorsCass County27Grand Forks County: 6 mediatorsGrand Forks County6Burleigh County: 3 mediatorsBurleigh County3Walsh County: 3 mediatorsWalsh County3Ward County: 3 mediatorsWard County3Stark County: 2 mediatorsStark County2Williams County: 2 mediatorsWilliams County2Foster County: 1 mediatorsFoster County1Pembina County: 1 mediatorsPembina County1Traill County: 1 mediatorsTraill County1

Cass County has the most mediators listed in North Dakota (27), followed by Grand Forks County (6). 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.

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North Dakota: mediators listed by county
CountyMediators
Cass County27
Grand Forks County6
Burleigh County3
Walsh County3
Ward County3
Stark County2
Williams County2
Foster County1
Pembina County1
Traill County1
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North Dakota: certifications and court panels

North Dakota: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Family Mediation (39 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 70 people listed. North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Family Mediation: 39; North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Mediation: 27; Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Family Law Facilitative/Hybrid: 13; North Dakota Parenting Coordinator Roster: 13; Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid: 12; North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Arbitration: 8; North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9) - Family Mediation: 6; Other (8 more certifications or panels): 20.North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Family Mediation: 39 mediatorsNorth Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Family Mediation39North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Mediation: 27 mediatorsNorth Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Mediation27Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Family Law Facilitative/Hybrid: 13 mediatorsMinnesota Rule 114 roster: Family Law Facilitative/Hybrid13North Dakota Parenting Coordinator Roster: 13 mediatorsNorth Dakota Parenting Coordinator Roster13Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid: 12 mediatorsMinnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid12North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Arbitration: 8 mediatorsNorth Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Arbitrati…8North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9) - Family Mediation: 6 mediatorsNorth Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9) -…6Other (8 more certifications or panels): 20 mediatorsOther (8 more certifications or panels)20

The most common listing is North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Family Mediation (39 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 70 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.

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North Dakota: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Family Mediation39
North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Mediation27
Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Family Law Facilitative/Hybrid13
North Dakota Parenting Coordinator Roster13
Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid12
North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster - Civil Arbitration8
North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9) - Family Mediation6
Other (8 more certifications or panels)20
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North Dakota: attorney and non-attorney mediators

North Dakota: attorney and non-attorney mediators47 of 70 mediators listed in North Dakota (67%) have a roster background that lists them as an attorney. Mediators act as neutrals and don't represent either side. Roster background lists them as an attorney: 47; Other background or not stated: 23.Roster background lists them as an attorney: 47 mediatorsRoster background lists them as an attorney47Other background or not stated: 23 mediatorsOther background or not stated23

47 of 70 mediators listed in North Dakota (67%) have a roster background that lists them as an attorney. Mediators act as neutrals and don't represent either side.

Not every roster records a mediator's background, so “not stated” includes attorneys whose roster doesn't say.

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

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North Dakota: attorney and non-attorney mediators
CategoryMediators
Roster background lists them as an attorney47
Other background or not stated23
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How do North Dakota courts use mediation, and when is it required?

In North Dakota civil cases, the parties must discuss alternative dispute resolution early and file a Rule 8.8 statement with the district court describing what they will do [4].

Source: N.D.R.Ct. 8.8, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ND Courts)

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

Under Rule 8.1, the district court clerk refers new cases involving disputed parental rights and responsibilities, relocation of a child, or grandparent visitation to the Family Mediation Program, which operates under the Supreme Court [2]. The state court administrator keeps rosters of neutrals for civil mediation, civil arbitration and domestic relations mediation, each with minimum training requirements [1]. Parties may still choose a neutral who is not on a roster, but a court-appointed contested child proceedings mediator must meet the domestic relations qualifications [1].

Sources: N.D.R.Ct. 8.1, Family Mediation Program (ND Courts) · N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, Roster of Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals (ND Courts)

How much does court-connected mediation cost in North Dakota?

The program provides up to 6 hours of combined orientation and mediation at no cost to the parties [3].

Source: Family Law Mediation Program (ND Courts)

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

North Dakota keeps court rosters of trained mediators, but parties may pick a mediator who is not on a roster. A judge-appointed mediator in contested child cases must meet the domestic relations roster qualifications.

Sources: N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, Roster of Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals · N.D.R.Ct. 8.1, Family Mediation Program · N.D. Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5

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

No state license for private mediators was found. North Dakota's lawyer rules say out-of-state lawyers may do work non-lawyers can do, and give serving as a mediator in private ADR as an example.

Sources: N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, Roster of Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals · N.D.R.Ct. 8.1, Family Mediation Program · N.D. Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5

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

Official links and sources for North Dakota

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, Roster of Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals (ND Courts)
  2. N.D.R.Ct. 8.1, Family Mediation Program (ND Courts)
  3. Family Law Mediation Program (ND Courts)
  4. N.D.R.Ct. 8.8, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ND Courts)

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.