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Divorce mediation lawyers in Olympia, WA

6 certified family mediators in Olympia whose official Washington roster record shows an attorney background. These divorce mediation attorneys act as neutrals and don't represent either side.

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How this list is built: these are certified family mediators whose official Washington roster record lists an attorney or in-state Bar member background. In mediation they work as neutrals: a mediator doesn’t represent or advise either side, even if they’re a lawyer. If you want legal advice about your own case, hire your own attorney. Do I need a lawyer for divorce mediation?

How does mediation work in Thurston County?

Thurston County Superior Court is at 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Building 2, in Olympia (360-786-5560) [1]. Under local rule LSPR 94.05, parties in any case involving a parenting plan must take part in mediation before trial unless domestic violence is involved, and parents who cannot finish a plan on their own may be referred to the court's Mandatory Parenting Plan Mediation Program [2]. Families can use the Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center, which charges on a sliding scale, or private mediators; Court Administration answers questions at 360-709-3201, and panel members need 40 hours of mediation training [2]. All six mediators below come from the court's Family Law Mediation List, which shows each one's rate [3].

  1. Washington Courts – Court Directory: Thurston County
  2. Thurston County Superior Court – Family Law Mediation
  3. Thurston County Superior Court – Family Law Mediation List

Fact-checked 2026-10-08. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.

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Mediators who work online with Washington clients

No mediator from another state has told us they work online with Washington clients in this practice area yet. Local mediators may also offer video sessions; ask when you contact them.

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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