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Mediators in Washington

226 mediators in Washington 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 Washington?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    Separately, RCW 7.75 lets cities, counties and nonprofit corporations run dispute resolution centers once the local legislative authority approves a plan [1].

  • Family and custody cases

    In Washington family law cases, contested issues may be set for mediation before or at the same time as a hearing [2]. Each superior court may make a mediator available, who may be family court or mental health agency staff or any other person or agency the court designates [2].

  • Who can mediate in Washington courts

    Each plan must provide trained and certified mediators and voluntary participation by all parties [1].

  • Cost

    The court must use the most cost-effective mediation services that are readily available unless there is good cause to use others [2]. Counties may provide reduced-fee or free mediation within one year of a dissolution filing, and must do so to the extent the state funds it [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 (200)Arbitrators (160)Probate, estates & elder care (60)Divorce mediation in Washington (56)Workplace & employment (41)Divorce mediation attorneys (33)
226 listed
226 listedSorted: paid placements (labeled) first, then most complete profile, then A–Z

Mediators who work online with Washington clients

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

Court-connected mediation in Washington: Washington has no statewide court mediator list in the sources reviewed; in family cases the superior court may provide staff mediators or designate another person or agency. Some counties keep their own registries.

Private mediation in Washington: No Washington license for private mediators was found; the court rule defining the practice of law expressly permits serving as a neutral mediator. No rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: RCW 26.09.015, Mediation proceedings · RCW Chapter 7.75, Dispute resolution centers · Washington GR 24, Definition of the Practice of Law (Washington Courts) · partly verified

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Washington mediators in numbers

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Washington: mediators listed by county

Washington: mediators listed by countyKing County has the most mediators listed in Washington (28), followed by Thurston County (9). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. King County: 28; Thurston County: 9; Skagit County: 5; Pierce County: 4; Snohomish County: 4; Whatcom County: 4; Clark County: 2; Island County: 1; San Juan County: 1.King County: 28 mediatorsKing County28Thurston County: 9 mediatorsThurston County9Skagit County: 5 mediatorsSkagit County5Pierce County: 4 mediatorsPierce County4Snohomish County: 4 mediatorsSnohomish County4Whatcom County: 4 mediatorsWhatcom County4Clark County: 2 mediatorsClark County2Island County: 1 mediatorsIsland County1San Juan County: 1 mediatorsSan Juan County1

King County has the most mediators listed in Washington (28), followed by Thurston County (9). 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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Washington: mediators listed by county
CountyMediators
King County28
Thurston County9
Skagit County5
Pierce County4
Snohomish County4
Whatcom County4
Clark County2
Island County1
San Juan County1
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Washington: certifications and court panels

Washington: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is Snohomish County Sup. Ct. mandatory arbitration panel (136 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 226 people listed. Snohomish County Sup. Ct. mandatory arbitration panel: 136; W.D. Wash. ADR neutral (LCR 39.1 register): 29; Skagit County Sup. Ct. family law mediator list: 14; Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators: 12; PERC Law Enforcement Arbitrator Roster (RCW 41.58.070): 12; Thurston County Sup. Ct. family law mediation list: 12; Island County Sup. Ct. qualified mediator (mandatory family law mediation, SPR 94.08.3): 10; Other (8 more certifications or panels): 11.Snohomish County Sup. Ct. mandatory arbitration panel: 136 mediatorsSnohomish County Sup. Ct. mandatory arbitration panel136W.D. Wash. ADR neutral (LCR 39.1 register): 29 mediatorsW.D. Wash. ADR neutral (LCR 39.1 register)29Skagit County Sup. Ct. family law mediator list: 14 mediatorsSkagit County Sup. Ct. family law mediator list14Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators: 12 mediatorsMontana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators12PERC Law Enforcement Arbitrator Roster (RCW 41.58.070): 12 mediatorsPERC Law Enforcement Arbitrator Roster (RCW 41.58.070)12Thurston County Sup. Ct. family law mediation list: 12 mediatorsThurston County Sup. Ct. family law mediation list12Island County Sup. Ct. qualified mediator (mandatory family law mediation, SPR 94.08.3): 10 mediatorsIsland County Sup. Ct. qualified mediator (mandatory family…10Other (8 more certifications or panels): 11 mediatorsOther (8 more certifications or panels)11

The most common listing is Snohomish County Sup. Ct. mandatory arbitration panel (136 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 226 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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Washington: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
Snohomish County Sup. Ct. mandatory arbitration panel136
W.D. Wash. ADR neutral (LCR 39.1 register)29
Skagit County Sup. Ct. family law mediator list14
Montana Board of Personnel Appeals roster of arbitrators12
PERC Law Enforcement Arbitrator Roster (RCW 41.58.070)12
Thurston County Sup. Ct. family law mediation list12
Island County Sup. Ct. qualified mediator (mandatory family law mediation, SPR 94.08.3)10
Other (8 more certifications or panels)11
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Washington: languages other than English

Washington: languages other than EnglishSpanish is the most common language other than English (1 mediators). Only languages listed on the roster are counted; many rosters leave this field blank. Spanish: 1.Spanish: 1 mediatorsSpanish1

Spanish is the most common language other than English (1 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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Washington: languages other than English
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Washington: attorney and non-attorney mediators

Washington: attorney and non-attorney mediators177 of 226 mediators listed in Washington (78%) 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: 177; Other background or not stated: 49.Roster background lists them as an attorney: 177 mediatorsRoster background lists them as an attorney177Other background or not stated: 49 mediatorsOther background or not stated49

177 of 226 mediators listed in Washington (78%) 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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Washington: attorney and non-attorney mediators
CategoryMediators
Roster background lists them as an attorney177
Other background or not stated49
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How do Washington courts use mediation, and when is it required?

Separately, RCW 7.75 lets cities, counties and nonprofit corporations run dispute resolution centers once the local legislative authority approves a plan [1].

Source: RCW Chapter 7.75, Dispute Resolution Centers (Washington State Legislature)

How does mediation work in Washington family and custody cases?

In Washington family law cases, contested issues may be set for mediation before or at the same time as a hearing [2]. Each superior court may make a mediator available, who may be family court or mental health agency staff or any other person or agency the court designates [2].

Source: RCW 26.09.015, Mediation proceedings (Washington State Legislature)

Who can be a court mediator in Washington?

Each plan must provide trained and certified mediators and voluntary participation by all parties [1].

Source: RCW Chapter 7.75, Dispute Resolution Centers (Washington State Legislature)

How much does court-connected mediation cost in Washington?

The court must use the most cost-effective mediation services that are readily available unless there is good cause to use others [2]. Counties may provide reduced-fee or free mediation within one year of a dissolution filing, and must do so to the extent the state funds it [2].

Source: RCW 26.09.015, Mediation proceedings (Washington State Legislature)

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

Washington has no statewide court mediator list in the sources reviewed; in family cases the superior court may provide staff mediators or designate another person or agency. Some counties keep their own registries.

Sources: RCW 26.09.015, Mediation proceedings · RCW Chapter 7.75, Dispute resolution centers · Washington GR 24, Definition of the Practice of Law (Washington Courts) · partly verified

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

No Washington license for private mediators was found; the court rule defining the practice of law expressly permits serving as a neutral mediator. No rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: RCW 26.09.015, Mediation proceedings · RCW Chapter 7.75, Dispute resolution centers · Washington GR 24, Definition of the Practice of Law (Washington Courts) · partly verified

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

Court and community mediation programs in Washington

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 Washington

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. RCW Chapter 7.75, Dispute Resolution Centers (Washington State Legislature)
  2. RCW 26.09.015, Mediation proceedings (Washington State Legislature)

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.