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Mediators in Oregon

88 mediators in Oregon 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 Oregon?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    Under ORS 36.185, an Oregon circuit judge may refer a civil case to mediation after all parties have appeared, but the case returns to the normal track if a party files a written objection [1].

  • Who can mediate in Oregon courts

    The parties choose a mediator by written agreement or are assigned one from the court's panel of mediators [1]. Each circuit court that refers cases must set up mediation panels, and panel mediators must meet qualifications set by rules adopted under ORS 1.002; formal education in a particular field is not required [1]. The qualification rules for court-connected mediators are being revised through proposed amendments to Uniform Trial Court Rules Chapter 12 [3].

  • Confidentiality

    In family law cases involving custody or parenting time, the court will likely refer parents to court-connected mediation, which the Oregon Judicial Department describes as free and confidential [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 (50)Arbitrators (35)Divorce mediation in Oregon (20)Workplace & employment (8)Special education (7)Divorce mediation attorneys (6)Probate, estates & elder care (4)
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Mediators who work online with Oregon clients

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

Court-connected mediation in Oregon: Oregon circuit courts that refer cases to mediation keep panels of approved mediators meeting Uniform Trial Court Rules chapter 12. By statute, parties may instead pick a mediator by written agreement or use other mediation services at their expense.

Private mediation in Oregon: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Oregon's lawyer rules let a lawyer-mediator draft documents memorializing the mediated agreement, with a recommendation that each party get independent legal advice.

Sources: ORS Chapter 36 (ORS 36.185-36.210, mediation in civil cases), Oregon Legislature · ORS Chapter 107 (ORS 107.755-107.795, domestic relations mediation), Oregon Legislature · Uniform Trial Court Rules Chapter 12 (2025), Oregon Judicial Department · Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC 2.4, 5.5), Oregon State Bar

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Other mediators on Oregon rosters, A–Z (8)

Oregon mediators in numbers

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Oregon: mediators listed by county

Oregon: mediators listed by countyMultnomah County has the most mediators listed in Oregon (18), followed by Marion County (6). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Multnomah County: 18; Marion County: 6; Clackamas County: 4; Umatilla County: 3; Yamhill County: 2; Benton County: 1; Deschutes County: 1; Lane County: 1; Linn County: 1; Washington County: 1.Multnomah County: 18 mediatorsMultnomah County18Marion County: 6 mediatorsMarion County6Clackamas County: 4 mediatorsClackamas County4Umatilla County: 3 mediatorsUmatilla County3Yamhill County: 2 mediatorsYamhill County2Benton County: 1 mediatorsBenton County1Deschutes County: 1 mediatorsDeschutes County1Lane County: 1 mediatorsLane County1Linn County: 1 mediatorsLinn County1Washington County: 1 mediatorsWashington County1

Multnomah County has the most mediators listed in Oregon (18), followed by Marion 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 2026-10-09.

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Oregon: mediators listed by county
CountyMediators
Multnomah County18
Marion County6
Clackamas County4
Umatilla County3
Yamhill County2
Benton County1
Deschutes County1
Lane County1
Linn County1
Washington County1
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Oregon: certifications and court panels

Oregon: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is U.S. Dist. Ct. (D. Or.) Court-sponsored Mediator Panel (31 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 88 people listed. U.S. Dist. Ct. (D. Or.) Court-sponsored Mediator Panel: 31; Marion County Circuit Court arbitration panel (UTCR 13): 22; Court-sponsored Foreclosure Panel (LR 16-4): 8; Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators: 7; Oregon Department of Education special education mediator (IDEA): 7; Marion County Circuit Court approved custody and parenting time mediator: 6; Coos and Curry Circuit Court approved parent (custody/parenting time) mediator: 5; Other (9 more certifications or panels): 19.U.S. Dist. Ct. (D. Or.) Court-sponsored Mediator Panel: 31 mediatorsU.S. Dist. Ct. (D. Or.) Court-sponsored Mediator Panel31Marion County Circuit Court arbitration panel (UTCR 13): 22 mediatorsMarion County Circuit Court arbitration panel (UTCR 13)22Court-sponsored Foreclosure Panel (LR 16-4): 8 mediatorsCourt-sponsored Foreclosure Panel (LR 16-4)8Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators: 7 mediatorsMontana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators7Oregon Department of Education special education mediator (IDEA): 7 mediatorsOregon Department of Education special education mediator (…7Marion County Circuit Court approved custody and parenting time mediator: 6 mediatorsMarion County Circuit Court approved custody and parenting…6Coos and Curry Circuit Court approved parent (custody/parenting time) mediator: 5 mediatorsCoos and Curry Circuit Court approved parent (custody/paren…5Other (9 more certifications or panels): 19 mediatorsOther (9 more certifications or panels)19

The most common listing is U.S. Dist. Ct. (D. Or.) Court-sponsored Mediator Panel (31 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 88 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 2026-10-09.

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Oregon: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
U.S. Dist. Ct. (D. Or.) Court-sponsored Mediator Panel31
Marion County Circuit Court arbitration panel (UTCR 13)22
Court-sponsored Foreclosure Panel (LR 16-4)8
Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators7
Oregon Department of Education special education mediator (IDEA)7
Marion County Circuit Court approved custody and parenting time mediator6
Coos and Curry Circuit Court approved parent (custody/parenting time) mediator5
Other (9 more certifications or panels)19
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Oregon: languages other than English

Oregon: languages other than EnglishSpanish is the most common language other than English (2 mediators). Only languages listed on the roster are counted; many rosters leave this field blank. Spanish: 2.Spanish: 2 mediatorsSpanish2

Spanish is the most common language other than English (2 mediators). Only languages listed on the roster are counted; many rosters leave this field blank.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-09.

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Oregon: languages other than English
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Oregon: attorney and non-attorney mediators

Oregon: attorney and non-attorney mediators29 of 88 mediators listed in Oregon (33%) 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: 29; Other background or not stated: 59.Roster background lists them as an attorney: 29 mediatorsRoster background lists them as an attorney29Other background or not stated: 59 mediatorsOther background or not stated59

29 of 88 mediators listed in Oregon (33%) 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 2026-10-09.

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Oregon: attorney and non-attorney mediators
CategoryMediators
Roster background lists them as an attorney29
Other background or not stated59
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How do Oregon courts use mediation, and when is it required?

Under ORS 36.185, an Oregon circuit judge may refer a civil case to mediation after all parties have appeared, but the case returns to the normal track if a party files a written objection [1].

Source: Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 36, ORS 36.185-36.210 (Oregon Legislature)

Who can be a court mediator in Oregon?

The parties choose a mediator by written agreement or are assigned one from the court's panel of mediators [1]. Each circuit court that refers cases must set up mediation panels, and panel mediators must meet qualifications set by rules adopted under ORS 1.002; formal education in a particular field is not required [1]. The qualification rules for court-connected mediators are being revised through proposed amendments to Uniform Trial Court Rules Chapter 12 [3].

Sources: Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 36, ORS 36.185-36.210 (Oregon Legislature) · Proposed Changes to Court-Connected Mediator Qualification Rules, Oregon Judicial Department

Is what I say in mediation kept confidential in Oregon?

In family law cases involving custody or parenting time, the court will likely refer parents to court-connected mediation, which the Oregon Judicial Department describes as free and confidential [2].

Source: Domestic Relations (Child Custody and Financial Issues) Mediation, Oregon Judicial Department

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

Oregon circuit courts that refer cases to mediation keep panels of approved mediators meeting Uniform Trial Court Rules chapter 12. By statute, parties may instead pick a mediator by written agreement or use other mediation services at their expense.

Sources: ORS Chapter 36 (ORS 36.185-36.210, mediation in civil cases), Oregon Legislature · ORS Chapter 107 (ORS 107.755-107.795, domestic relations mediation), Oregon Legislature · Uniform Trial Court Rules Chapter 12 (2025), Oregon Judicial Department · Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC 2.4, 5.5), Oregon State Bar

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

No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Oregon's lawyer rules let a lawyer-mediator draft documents memorializing the mediated agreement, with a recommendation that each party get independent legal advice.

Sources: ORS Chapter 36 (ORS 36.185-36.210, mediation in civil cases), Oregon Legislature · ORS Chapter 107 (ORS 107.755-107.795, domestic relations mediation), Oregon Legislature · Uniform Trial Court Rules Chapter 12 (2025), Oregon Judicial Department · Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC 2.4, 5.5), Oregon State Bar

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

Court and community mediation programs in Oregon

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 Oregon

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 36, ORS 36.185-36.210 (Oregon Legislature)
  2. Domestic Relations (Child Custody and Financial Issues) Mediation, Oregon Judicial Department
  3. Proposed Changes to Court-Connected Mediator Qualification Rules, Oregon Judicial Department

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.