Donita M King , JD
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Mediators in Virginia
512 mediators in Virginia 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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Virginia mediators by county
Counties with the most listings
- Fairfax County72
- Henrico County38
- Richmond city19
- Albemarle County15
- Chesterfield County15
- Virginia Beach city15
- Arlington County12
- Loudoun County12
All 50 counties
Accomack County2Albemarle County15Alexandria city9Amherst County2Arlington County12Augusta County4Bristol city2Buckingham County2Chesapeake city8Chesterfield County15Clarke County1Fairfax County72Fauquier County7Fluvanna County1Franklin County1Frederick County4Fredericksburg city1Goochland County5Hampton city3Hanover County6Henrico County38Isle of Wight County1James City6King and Queen County1Loudoun County12Lynchburg city2Manassas city1Nelson County1Newport News city4Norfolk city2Northumberland County1Nottoway County1Orange County1Page County1Portsmouth city3Prince George County1Prince William County7Pulaski County1Richmond city19Roanoke County6Roanoke city2Rockbridge County1Rockingham County11Shenandoah County1Smyth County1Spotsylvania County1Stafford County2Virginia Beach city15Winchester city4York County1
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How does mediation work in Virginia?
Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07Court programs and when mediation is required
A Virginia court may refer a contested civil matter to an orientation session, where a neutral explains dispute resolution options and screens whether the case suits a process such as mediation [2]. The parties must attend that one session unless excused, but going further requires everyone's consent [2]. The orientation session is free [4]. Applicants generally need at least a bachelor's degree, though a waiver can be requested [4].
Family and custody cases
Certification is offered in four categories: General District Court, Circuit Court-Civil, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Circuit Court-Family [4].
Who can mediate in Virginia courts
A mediator who wants court referrals must be certified under guidelines set by the Judicial Council of Virginia, and courts keep lists of certified mediators [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.
Andréa C. Palmisano
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Brian M. Hirsch , JD
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Elena G Patarinski
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Elisabeth S. Hering , JD
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Fabricio R Murillo Garcia
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Hanane Elabbassi
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Joana Angela Mojica Madrid
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Kim K. Kristensen
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Lakshmi Mittal
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Lori Ann Lovgren
On the official roster: Florida Dispute Resolution Center (Florida Supreme Court) · verified 2026-10-06
Mary G. Commander , JD
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Mercedes T. Sullivan
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Michenet Balthazar
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Philip Mulford , JD
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Polly Chong , JD
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Raymond E. Alie
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Robert Asbury
On the official roster: Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts · verified 2026-10-08
Steven M Garver Esq.
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Aaron F. Hagmaier
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-06
Mediators who work online with Virginia clients
These mediators say they work with Virginia clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Virginia’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 Virginia.
Court-connected mediation in Virginia: In Virginia, mediators who receive court referrals must be certified under Judicial Council guidelines and appear on court lists; parties may also choose another voluntary process they agree on.
Private mediation in Virginia: Virginia certification applies to court referrals; no state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Virginia's lawyer conduct rules let out-of-state lawyers provide temporary services related to mediation proceedings.
Sources: Va. Code 8.01-576.8, Qualifications of neutrals; referral · Va. Code 20-124.4, Mediation · Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct (Virginia State Bar, complete PDF): Rules 2.10, 2.11, 5.5 · Mediation, Dispute Resolution Services, Virginia Court System
Works online with Virginia clients
Beth Carrier
Court-certified in: Idaho (verified) · Idaho Supreme Court, 2026-10-07
Serves clients: in person in Idaho · online nationwide (her statement)
Search online mediators for Virginia · Online mediators in every state
Other mediators on Virginia rosters, A–Z (9)
- Anthony D. Sandifer, Hampton
- H Thomas Padrick Jr, Virginia Beach
- Joyce A.G. Mitchell , JD, Rockville
- Leanna (Leigh) R. Lyons, Richmond
- Mercedes C Nieves, Lightfoot
- Nan M. Joseph , JD, Purcellville
- Norman Joseph Elias, Ashburn
- Pamela D. Trotter, Virginia Beach
- Philip W. Parker , JD, Roanoke
Virginia mediators in numbers
Real counts from the official rosters behind this directory. Each chart has a data table and a shareable image.
Virginia: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed
Fairfax County has the most mediators listed in Virginia (72), followed by Henrico County (38). 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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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 72 |
| Henrico County | 38 |
| Richmond city | 19 |
| Albemarle County | 15 |
| Chesterfield County | 15 |
| Virginia Beach city | 15 |
| Arlington County | 12 |
| Loudoun County | 12 |
| Rockingham County | 11 |
| Alexandria city | 9 |
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Virginia: certifications and court panels
The most common listing is Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - General District Court (308 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 512 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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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - General District Court | 308 |
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court | 258 |
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - Circuit Court-Civil | 101 |
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - Circuit Court-Family | 100 |
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - Courses that the mediator is certified to teach | 12 |
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - Appellate Court-Family | 6 |
| Virginia Judicial System Certified Mediator - Continuing Mediator Education | 5 |
| Other (9 more certifications or panels) | 15 |
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Virginia: languages other than English
Spanish is the most common language other than English (9 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 2026-10-08.
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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 9 |
| French | 3 |
| Korean | 3 |
| Arabic | 2 |
| Cantonese | 1 |
| Cantonese, Chinese | 1 |
| Danish | 1 |
| French, Creole | 1 |
| French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan | 1 |
| French, Moore | 1 |
| Other (5 more languages) | 5 |
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Virginia: attorney and non-attorney mediators
2 of 512 mediators listed in Virginia (0%) 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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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| Roster background lists them as an attorney | 2 |
| Other background or not stated | 510 |
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How do Virginia courts use mediation, and when is it required?
A Virginia court may refer a contested civil matter to an orientation session, where a neutral explains dispute resolution options and screens whether the case suits a process such as mediation [2]. The parties must attend that one session unless excused, but going further requires everyone's consent [2]. The orientation session is free [4]. Applicants generally need at least a bachelor's degree, though a waiver can be requested [4].
Sources: Va. Code § 8.01-576.5, Referral of disputes to dispute resolution proceedings (Virginia Law) · Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation, Virginia Court System
How does mediation work in Virginia family and custody cases?
Certification is offered in four categories: General District Court, Circuit Court-Civil, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Circuit Court-Family [4].
Source: Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation, Virginia Court System
Who can be a court mediator in Virginia?
A mediator who wants court referrals must be certified under guidelines set by the Judicial Council of Virginia, and courts keep lists of certified mediators [3].
Source: Va. Code § 8.01-576.8, Qualifications of neutrals (Virginia Law)
How can I check whether a mediator is on an official Virginia roster?
Dispute Resolution Services at the Supreme Court of Virginia offers a searchable directory of certified mediators [1][4].
Sources: Mediation, Dispute Resolution Services, Virginia Court System · Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation, Virginia Court System
Does a court-ordered case in Virginia need a mediator from the court's list?
In Virginia, mediators who receive court referrals must be certified under Judicial Council guidelines and appear on court lists; parties may also choose another voluntary process they agree on.
Sources: Va. Code 8.01-576.8, Qualifications of neutrals; referral · Va. Code 20-124.4, Mediation · Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct (Virginia State Bar, complete PDF): Rules 2.10, 2.11, 5.5 · Mediation, Dispute Resolution Services, Virginia Court System
Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a Virginia matter?
Virginia certification applies to court referrals; no state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Virginia's lawyer conduct rules let out-of-state lawyers provide temporary services related to mediation proceedings.
Sources: Va. Code 8.01-576.8, Qualifications of neutrals; referral · Va. Code 20-124.4, Mediation · Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct (Virginia State Bar, complete PDF): Rules 2.10, 2.11, 5.5 · Mediation, Dispute Resolution Services, Virginia Court System
Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.
Official links and sources for Virginia
Official links
Sources cited above
- Mediation, Dispute Resolution Services, Virginia Court System
- Va. Code § 8.01-576.5, Referral of disputes to dispute resolution proceedings (Virginia Law)
- Va. Code § 8.01-576.8, Qualifications of neutrals (Virginia Law)
- Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation, Virginia Court System
Last reviewed 2026-10-07.