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Mediators in Nebraska

166 mediators in Nebraska 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 Nebraska?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    Nebraska's court-connected mediation runs through the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR), an office created by the Dispute Resolution Act to promote mediation and restorative justice in the courts and communities [1].

  • Family and custody cases

    For parenting cases, ODR keeps a roster of approved Parenting Act mediators who have completed ODR-approved basic and family mediation training and an apprenticeship [4]. A Nebraska-licensed attorney may also mediate a parenting plan if both parties agree [4].

  • Who can mediate in Nebraska courts

    ODR approves mediation centers, and six approved nonprofit centers serve the courts, probation and the public [2][5].

  • Cost

    The centers mediate parenting plans and facilitate child welfare and juvenile justice conferences, and they will not deny mediation solely because a person cannot pay [2].

  • Check a mediator

    ODR's Find a Mediator page lists approved mediators and centers, searchable by name or county [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.

Civil lawsuits & business (20)Workplace & employment (15)Probate, estates & elder care (3)
166 listed
166 listedSorted: paid placements (labeled) first, then most complete profile, then A–Z

Mediators who work online with Nebraska clients

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

Court-connected mediation in Nebraska: In Nebraska parenting cases, the court refers parties to a mediator they agree on and the court approves, an approved mediation center, or a court conciliation program. Nebraska-licensed attorneys may mediate parenting plans if parties agree.

Private mediation in Nebraska: No state license for private mediators was found. Nebraska's UPL rules exempt neutral non-lawyer mediators, but a 2015 advisory opinion says non-lawyer mediators drafting property or support agreements is unauthorized practice of law.

Sources: Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2937 · Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2938 · Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-2913 · Neb. Ct. R. 3-1004, Exceptions and exclusions (UPL) · Commission on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Advisory Opinion 01-2015 (Mediator Role in Developing a Parenting Plan) · partly verified

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Nebraska mediators in numbers

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Nebraska: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed

Nebraska: the 10 counties with the most mediators listedDouglas County has the most mediators listed in Nebraska (66), followed by Lancaster County (40). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Douglas County: 66; Lancaster County: 40; Dodge County: 10; Buffalo County: 9; Adams County: 8; Cass County: 5; Scotts Bluff County: 5; Arthur County: 3; Butler County: 3; Antelope County: 2.Douglas County: 66 mediatorsDouglas County66Lancaster County: 40 mediatorsLancaster County40Dodge County: 10 mediatorsDodge County10Buffalo County: 9 mediatorsBuffalo County9Adams County: 8 mediatorsAdams County8Cass County: 5 mediatorsCass County5Scotts Bluff County: 5 mediatorsScotts Bluff County5Arthur County: 3 mediatorsArthur County3Butler County: 3 mediatorsButler County3Antelope County: 2 mediatorsAntelope County2

Douglas County has the most mediators listed in Nebraska (66), followed by Lancaster County (40). 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 2026-10-07.

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Nebraska: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed
CategoryMediators
Douglas County66
Lancaster County40
Dodge County10
Buffalo County9
Adams County8
Cass County5
Scotts Bluff County5
Arthur County3
Butler County3
Antelope County2
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Nebraska: certifications and court panels

Nebraska: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved mediator (147 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 166 people listed. Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved mediator: 147; SADR trained (Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution): 103; U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska - Court Approved Mediator: 20; Iowa Judicial Branch - Statewide List of Family Law Mediators: 1; South Dakota UJS court-approved mediator: 1; U.S. Dist. Ct. W.D. Mo. Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) Category I neutral: 1.Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved mediator: 147 mediatorsNebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved mediator147SADR trained (Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution): 103 mediatorsSADR trained (Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution)103U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska - Court Approved Mediator: 20 mediatorsU.S. District Court, District of Nebraska - Court Approved…20Iowa Judicial Branch - Statewide List of Family Law Mediators: 1 mediatorsIowa Judicial Branch - Statewide List of Family Law Mediato…1South Dakota UJS court-approved mediator: 1 mediatorsSouth Dakota UJS court-approved mediator1U.S. Dist. Ct. W.D. Mo. Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) Category I neutral: 1 mediatorsU.S. Dist. Ct. W.D. Mo. Mediation and Assessment Program (M…1

The most common listing is Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved mediator (147 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 166 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 2026-10-07.

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Nebraska: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved mediator147
SADR trained (Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution)103
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska - Court Approved Mediator20
Iowa Judicial Branch - Statewide List of Family Law Mediators1
South Dakota UJS court-approved mediator1
U.S. Dist. Ct. W.D. Mo. Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) Category I neutral1
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How do Nebraska courts use mediation, and when is it required?

Nebraska's court-connected mediation runs through the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR), an office created by the Dispute Resolution Act to promote mediation and restorative justice in the courts and communities [1].

Source: Mediation & Restorative Justice, Nebraska Judicial Branch

How does mediation work in Nebraska family and custody cases?

For parenting cases, ODR keeps a roster of approved Parenting Act mediators who have completed ODR-approved basic and family mediation training and an apprenticeship [4]. A Nebraska-licensed attorney may also mediate a parenting plan if both parties agree [4].

Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2938, Nebraska Legislature

Who can be a court mediator in Nebraska?

ODR approves mediation centers, and six approved nonprofit centers serve the courts, probation and the public [2][5].

Sources: 6 Regional Community Mediation Centers Serve the Courts and Probation, Nebraska Judicial Branch · Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2908, Nebraska Legislature

How much does court-connected mediation cost in Nebraska?

The centers mediate parenting plans and facilitate child welfare and juvenile justice conferences, and they will not deny mediation solely because a person cannot pay [2].

Source: 6 Regional Community Mediation Centers Serve the Courts and Probation, Nebraska Judicial Branch

How can I check whether a mediator is on an official Nebraska roster?

ODR's Find a Mediator page lists approved mediators and centers, searchable by name or county [3].

Source: Find a Mediator, Nebraska Judicial Branch

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

In Nebraska parenting cases, the court refers parties to a mediator they agree on and the court approves, an approved mediation center, or a court conciliation program. Nebraska-licensed attorneys may mediate parenting plans if parties agree.

Sources: Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2937 · Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2938 · Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-2913 · Neb. Ct. R. 3-1004, Exceptions and exclusions (UPL) · Commission on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Advisory Opinion 01-2015 (Mediator Role in Developing a Parenting Plan) · partly verified

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

No state license for private mediators was found. Nebraska's UPL rules exempt neutral non-lawyer mediators, but a 2015 advisory opinion says non-lawyer mediators drafting property or support agreements is unauthorized practice of law.

Sources: Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2937 · Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2938 · Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-2913 · Neb. Ct. R. 3-1004, Exceptions and exclusions (UPL) · Commission on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Advisory Opinion 01-2015 (Mediator Role in Developing a Parenting Plan) · partly verified

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

Official links and sources for Nebraska

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. Mediation & Restorative Justice, Nebraska Judicial Branch
  2. 6 Regional Community Mediation Centers Serve the Courts and Probation, Nebraska Judicial Branch
  3. Find a Mediator, Nebraska Judicial Branch
  4. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2938, Nebraska Legislature
  5. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2908, Nebraska Legislature

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.