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Mediators in Apple Valley, CA: 2026 rankings

19 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Apple Valley: Pivotal Peace, LFR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 19.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Angels Monitoring SFV, 126 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Apple Valley mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Apple Valley at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 mediators in Apple Valley at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pivotal Peace615.0★ (16)Altadena, 23 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training604.9★ (17)Riverside, 37 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Angels Monitoring SFV594.9★ (126)Canoga Park, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Ripley's Legal Solutions584.6★ (37)Apple ValleySat · Sun—
5Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC544.7★ (28)Rancho Cucamonga, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6LEGAL SUPPORT SOLUTIONS | LDA, Paralegal & Mediation Services545.0★ (24)Upland, 39 mi awaySat—
7Envision Family Law, LLP514.8★ (65)Riverside, 38 mi away——
8The Law Office of Lauren Laundis495.0★ (23)Redlands, 30 mi away——
9Family Law Attorney Inland Empire495.0★ (3)Fontana, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10The Wright Legal Team, APC494.5★ (46)Ontario, 38 mi away——

All 19 mediators in Apple Valley, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Apple Valley

    #1 Pivotal Peace

    Based in Altadena, 23 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Pivotal Peace(626) 790-9113

  3. #3 Angels Monitoring SFV

    Based in Canoga Park, 26 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, the most in Apple Valley.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Angels Monitoring SFV(818) 749-6721

  6. Based in Upland, 39 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1026 W Foothill Blvd Ste 102, Upland, CA 91786
    View profile for LEGAL SUPPORT SOLUTIONS | LDA, Paralegal & Mediation Services(909) 833-1719

  7. #7 Envision Family Law, LLP

    Based in Riverside, 38 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4129 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Envision Family Law, LLP(951) 261-5550

  11. #11 The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C.

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 35 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10213 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C.(909) 259-1761

  12. #12 Law Office of Julianne Vandergrift, APLC

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 35 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10535 Foothill Blvd Ste 235, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for Law Office of Julianne Vandergrift, APLC(909) 490-0135

  13. #13 Rancho Family Law Group, APC

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 36 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8598 Utica Ave Ste 200, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for Rancho Family Law Group, APC(909) 681-1000

  14. #14 Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board

    Based in Ontario, 37 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Non-profit organization”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3175 D, Sedona Ct Suite 2, Ontario, CA 91764
    View profile for Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board(909) 984-2254

  16. #16 Knez Law Group, LLP

    Based in Riverside, 38 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3890 Tenth St, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Knez Law Group, LLP(951) 742-7681

  18. #18 Haslam & Thorne, APC

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 35 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10670 Civic Center Dr #110, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for Haslam & Thorne, APC(909) 983-4777

  19. Based in Riverside, 40 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    inside Deller Law Building, 6346 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
    View profile for Adams Legal Document Services(951) 206-0021

Also serving Apple Valley

7 more mediators within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked mediators serving Apple Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
California Arbitration and Mediation Services26 mi
California Mediation Solutions5.0★ (1)38 mi
Donald S. Dench5.0★ (1)36 mi
JAMS38 mi
Law Office of Laura Rosauer and California Mediation Solutions5.0★ (1)38 mi
Neutral Zone Divorce& Family Mediation Inc5.0★ (1)8 mi
Peter J Babos Law Office40 mi

How we ranked Apple Valley mediators

We scored 19 Apple Valley mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Apple Valley data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a mediator

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
  • How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Mediators in Apple Valley: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Apple Valley?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Apple Valley, CA is Pivotal Peace with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training (#2) and Angels Monitoring SFV (#3) follow. We ranked 19 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Apple Valley?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 19 mediators serving Apple Valley, CA. 1 of them is based in Apple Valley; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Apple Valley are open 24/7?

2 ranked mediators in Apple Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC (#5) and Family Law Attorney Inland Empire (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Apple Valley work on weekends?

8 of 19 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pivotal Peace (#1), Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training (#2) and Angels Monitoring SFV (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Apple Valley mediators have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated mediators in Apple Valley is 4.7★, with a median of 25 reviews. Angels Monitoring SFV has the most, 126 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?

Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do mediators outside Apple Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Apple Valley city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do mediators in Apple Valley, CA charge?

Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?

Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of mediators in Apple Valley, CA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Apple Valley?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Apple Valley

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 19 mediators serving Apple Valley.

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