58/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in Elk Plain, WA: 2026 rankings
35 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Elk Plain: Hemmat Law Group, LFR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Modern Family Law, 193 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Elk Plain mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 35 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in Elk Plain 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemmat Law Group | 58 | 5.0★ (124) | Seattle, 39 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Divorce Without Court | 55 | 3.7★ (23) | Seattle, 35 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Trip Hart Law | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Enumclaw, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | JAMS | 53 | 3.2★ (14) | Seattle, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | My Legal Pit Stop, Legal Technicians | 53 | 4.5★ (51) | Artondale, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Lynn C Tuttle LLC | 53 | 1.0★ (6) | Mercer Island, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Modern Family Law | 52 | 4.7★ (193) | Seattle, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Bliss Law Group | 52 | 4.3★ (90) | Tacoma, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kyle Johnson Mediation and Arbitration | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Seattle, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Kram & Wooster, P.S. | 50 | 4.3★ (30) | Tacoma, 13 mi away | — | — |
All 35 mediators in Elk Plain, 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.
Based in Seattle, 35 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enumclaw, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#4 JAMS
Based in Seattle, 39 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Artondale, 22 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercer Island, 38 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 39 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 193 Google reviews, the most in Elk Plain.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 16 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 39 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 13 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Truce Law
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Truce Law
Based in Olympia, 24 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 CLEAR WATER PNW
Based in Tacoma, 15 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 Ascher & Denton
Based in Olympia, 25 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 DeVallance Law
Based in Bellevue, 39 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Teller Law
Based in Seattle, 39 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 38 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Artondale, 19 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bainbridge Island, 38 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Tamblyn Law
Based in Renton, 30 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercer Island, 38 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 35 mediators
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Envision Family Law | 45 | 4.2★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Sara K. Wahl, Attorney at Law, PLLC | 45 | 4.6★ (10) | 39 mi |
| 28 | Envision Family Law | 45 | 4.6★ (11) | 39 mi |
| 29 | Bougher J Scott | 44 | 2.5★ (8) | 35 mi |
| 30 | Noffsinger Family Law | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 40 mi |
| 31 | Kirsten Hytopoulos Attorney at Law, PLLC. | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 40 mi |
| 32 | Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP | 44 | 3.4★ (16) | 38 mi |
| 33 | Foundations Divorce Solutions | 43 | 4.3★ (6) | 39 mi |
| 34 | Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC | 43 | 4.8★ (4) | 39 mi |
| 35 | Law Office of F. Andrekita Silva | 41 | 2.3★ (3) | 38 mi |
Also serving Elk Plain
18 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron J. Fleury | 2.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Cote Law and Mediation PLLC | 39 mi | |
| Danley Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Gibbs-Ruby Law, PLLC | 3.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Kathleen Royer | 38 mi | |
| Kirsten Hytopoulos Attorney at Law - Seattle Office | 38 mi | |
| Law Office of Gregory J Wall, PLLC | 35 mi | |
| Law Office of William R. Walton | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Les Ponomarchuk Arbitration & Mediation | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Mary E. Owen Consulting & Mediation | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| MATT TURETSKY MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Mediation Training Institute | 4.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Northwest Family Mediation | 3.5★ (2) | 38 mi |
| PROCHNAU DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES | 1.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Seattle Family Mediation - Marcus Lang Attorney at Law Mediator | 38 mi | |
| Stew Cogan Arbitrator Mediator | 37 mi | |
| Sullivan Law Firm, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| The Bean Law Firm PLLC | 32 mi |
How we ranked Elk Plain mediators
We scored 35 Elk Plain 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Elk Plain data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a mediator
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
- 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 Elk Plain: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Elk Plain?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Elk Plain, WA is Hemmat Law Group with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Divorce Without Court (#2) and Trip Hart Law (#3) follow. We ranked 35 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Elk Plain?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 35 mediators serving Elk Plain, WA. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Elk Plain are open 24/7?
1 ranked mediator in Elk Plain posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Hemmat Law Group (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Elk Plain work on weekends?
5 of 35 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hemmat Law Group (#1), My Legal Pit Stop, Legal Technicians (#5) and Teller Law (#18). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Elk Plain mediators have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated mediators in Elk Plain is 4.5★, with a median of 12 reviews. Modern Family Law has the most, 193 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Elk Plain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain, WA 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 Elk Plain, WA 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 Elk Plain?
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 Elk Plain
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 mediators serving Elk Plain.
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