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Mediators in Gilbert, AZ: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Gilbert: Modern Law, LFR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Arizona Law Group, Chandler Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 80.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Owens & Perkins, P.C., Scottsdale Divorce & Family Law Attorneys, 250 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 80 ranked after Modern Law; ranked #16.

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

80 Gilbert mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 80 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Mediators in Phoenix ranking. See Mediators in Phoenix

Top 10 mediators in Gilbert 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 Gilbert at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Modern Law644.8★ (438)Mesa, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2East Valley Mediator Gilbert Office634.4★ (42)Gilbert——
3Arizona Law Group, Chandler Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys615.0★ (92)Chandler, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Arizona Law Group, Gilbert Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys604.9★ (48)GilbertOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Maricopa Notary Public and More LLC605.0★ (171)Maricopa, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Modern Law604.9★ (151)Phoenix, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7BTL Family Law604.9★ (142)Scottsdale, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Modern Law594.9★ (186)Scottsdale, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9East Valley Mediator Satellite Office595.0★ (4)Gilbert——
10Arizona Law Group, Phoenix Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys594.8★ (150)Phoenix, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 80 mediators in Gilbert, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gilbert

    #1 Modern Law

    Based in Mesa, 4 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews, the most in Gilbert.

    • 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4540 E Baseline Rd Ste 105, Mesa, AZ 85206
    View profile for Modern Law(480) 771-6157

  6. #6 Modern Law

    Based in Phoenix, 20 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7600 N 15th St Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85020
    View profile for Modern Law(623) 323-6110

  7. #7 BTL Family Law

    Based in Scottsdale, 19 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8980 E Raintree Dr #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    View profile for BTL Family Law(480) 462-6123

  8. #8 Modern Law

    Based in Scottsdale, 25 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8707 E Vista Bonita Dr Ste 155, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    View profile for Modern Law(480) 608-9640

  11. #11 Modern Law

    Based in Peoria, 31 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 228 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 228 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7972 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 106, Peoria, AZ 85381
    View profile for Modern Law(623) 323-4884

  15. #15 Simon Law Group

    Based in Tempe, 7 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2141 E Broadway Rd #113, Tempe, AZ 85282
    View profile for Simon Law Group(480) 745-2450

  19. #19 Affordable Mediation

    Based in Phoenix, 20 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7878 N 16th St Suite 130-15, Phoenix, AZ 85020
    View profile for Affordable Mediation(602) 714-7447

  21. #21 Tondevold Law, PLC

    Based in Mesa, 7 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1635 N Greenfield Rd Ste 138, Mesa, AZ 85205
    View profile for Tondevold Law, PLC(480) 447-0354

How we ranked Gilbert mediators

We scored 80 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Gilbert?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Gilbert, AZ is Modern Law with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. East Valley Mediator Gilbert Office (#2) and Arizona Law Group, Chandler Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 80 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Gilbert?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 80 mediators serving Gilbert, AZ. 3 of them are based in Gilbert; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Gilbert are open 24/7?

17 ranked mediators in Gilbert post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Law (#1), Arizona Law Group, Chandler Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys (#3) and Arizona Law Group, Gilbert Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Gilbert work on weekends?

19 of 80 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Law (#1), Arizona Law Group, Chandler Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys (#3) and Arizona Law Group, Gilbert Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorneys (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Gilbert mediators have?

The median Google rating among 80 rated mediators in Gilbert is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Modern Law has the most, 438 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Gilbert count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert?

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 Gilbert

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 80 mediators serving Gilbert.

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