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Mediators in South Carolina

994 mediators in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    The Bar's ADR page also links to an administrative order and procedures for mediation in probate court [1].

  • Family and custody cases

    These bodies issue and renew circuit court and family court mediator and arbitrator certificates [1].

  • Who can mediate in South Carolina courts

    South Carolina's court-annexed alternative dispute resolution is supported by the Supreme Court's Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution and its Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification, both housed at the South Carolina Bar [1]. They also maintain and distribute the official roster of active certified mediators and arbitrators, and they monitor and approve mediator and arbitrator training [1]. Certified mediators and arbitrators must recertify by December 31 of each year [1].

  • Check a mediator

    The public can search the Bar's ADR Directory for mediators and arbitrators by court type and county [1].

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 (677)Divorce mediation in South Carolina (345)Arbitrators (122)
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994 listedSorted: paid placements (labeled) first, then most complete profile, then A–Z

Mediators who work online with South Carolina clients

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

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South Carolina mediators in numbers

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South Carolina: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed

South Carolina: the 10 counties with the most mediators listedCharleston County has the most mediators listed in South Carolina (220), followed by Richland County (219). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Charleston County: 220; Richland County: 219; Greenville County: 113; Horry County: 60; Beaufort County: 57; Florence County: 31; York County: 30; Spartanburg County: 26; Lexington County: 24; Berkeley County: 21.Charleston County: 220 mediatorsCharleston County220Richland County: 219 mediatorsRichland County219Greenville County: 113 mediatorsGreenville County113Horry County: 60 mediatorsHorry County60Beaufort County: 57 mediatorsBeaufort County57Florence County: 31 mediatorsFlorence County31York County: 30 mediatorsYork County30Spartanburg County: 26 mediatorsSpartanburg County26Lexington County: 24 mediatorsLexington County24Berkeley County: 21 mediatorsBerkeley County21

Charleston County has the most mediators listed in South Carolina (220), followed by Richland County (219). 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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South Carolina: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed
CountyMediators
Charleston County220
Richland County219
Greenville County113
Horry County60
Beaufort County57
Florence County31
York County30
Spartanburg County26
Lexington County24
Berkeley County21
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South Carolina: certifications and court panels

South Carolina: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification - certified neutral (ADR Directory) (983 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 994 people listed. South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification - certified neutral (ADR Directory): 983; Circuit Court Mediator (certified): 657; Family Court Mediator (certified): 345; Circuit Court Arbitrator (certified): 122; E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR): 1; M.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9): 1; S.C. Supreme Court mediator certification: 1; Other (1 more certifications or panels): 1.South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification - certified neutral (ADR Directory): 983 mediatorsSouth Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certificati…983Circuit Court Mediator (certified): 657 mediatorsCircuit Court Mediator (certified)657Family Court Mediator (certified): 345 mediatorsFamily Court Mediator (certified)345Circuit Court Arbitrator (certified): 122 mediatorsCircuit Court Arbitrator (certified)122E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR): 1 mediatorsE.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR)1M.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9): 1 mediatorsM.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9)1S.C. Supreme Court mediator certification: 1 mediatorsS.C. Supreme Court mediator certification1Other (1 more certifications or panels): 1 mediatorsOther (1 more certifications or panels)1

The most common listing is South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification - certified neutral (ADR Directory) (983 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 994 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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South Carolina: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification - certified neutral (ADR Directory)983
Circuit Court Mediator (certified)657
Family Court Mediator (certified)345
Circuit Court Arbitrator (certified)122
E.D.N.C. Bankruptcy Court mediator list (LBR)1
M.D.N.C. Mediator List (LR 83.9)1
S.C. Supreme Court mediator certification1
Other (1 more certifications or panels)1
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How do South Carolina courts use mediation, and when is it required?

The Bar's ADR page also links to an administrative order and procedures for mediation in probate court [1].

Source: Alternative Dispute Resolution, South Carolina Bar (home of the Supreme Court Commission on ADR)

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

These bodies issue and renew circuit court and family court mediator and arbitrator certificates [1].

Source: Alternative Dispute Resolution, South Carolina Bar (home of the Supreme Court Commission on ADR)

Who can be a court mediator in South Carolina?

South Carolina's court-annexed alternative dispute resolution is supported by the Supreme Court's Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution and its Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification, both housed at the South Carolina Bar [1]. They also maintain and distribute the official roster of active certified mediators and arbitrators, and they monitor and approve mediator and arbitrator training [1]. Certified mediators and arbitrators must recertify by December 31 of each year [1].

Source: Alternative Dispute Resolution, South Carolina Bar (home of the Supreme Court Commission on ADR)

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

The public can search the Bar's ADR Directory for mediators and arbitrators by court type and county [1].

Source: Alternative Dispute Resolution, South Carolina Bar (home of the Supreme Court Commission on ADR)

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

Official links and sources for South Carolina

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. Alternative Dispute Resolution, South Carolina Bar (home of the Supreme Court Commission on ADR)

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.