Why Mediate?

Community Mediation is a conflict management process which allows collaborative problem solving and mutually satisfactory agreements.

Bridging understanding.

Sometimes parties haven’t had the opportunity to share their full side of the conflict or hear out the other party. A mediator is a neutral third party that will help guide you in understanding one another and the conflict in a confidential, informal setting.

You have a say; parties decide the outcome

Mediation is an alternative to the judicial process and gives parties and opportunity to co-create solutions that are intended to be legally-binding. Studies* have shown, having a say in the outcome results in a more satisfactory experience for both.

*Judicial Council of California, Admin Office of the Courts, Evaluation of the Early Mediation Pilot Programs (2004)

Saves you time and money.

Types of Mediations.

  • Parenting Plans

  • Dissolutions

  • Parent/Teen

  • Family in Conflict

  • Elder Care

  • Landlord/Tenant

  • Land Use

  • Business

  • Workplace

  • Neighbor Disputes

  • Homeowners Association

  • Housing Authorities

  • Tribal Mediations

  • Spanish Mediations

  • Small Claims

Contact us for more information and our bilingual staff will guide you through the steps and answer any questions you may have.

Call the Dispute Resolution Center to get started

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Call and set up your intake interview.

Please have your court case number with you.

Prepare for Mediation.

Schedule and attend your session.