64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 464 Google reviews, the most in Glen Carbon.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in Glen Carbon, IL: 2026 rankings
33 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Glen Carbon: Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 464 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
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Most-reviewed: Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer, 128 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 33 ranked after Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Glen Carbon mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 33 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Mediators in Belleville ranking. See Mediators in Belleville
Top 10 mediators in Glen Carbon 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 | Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer | 64 | 5.0★ (464) | Granite City, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | KIM L. KIRN, Mediator and Arbitrator | 61 | 5.0★ (37) | St. Louis, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer | 58 | 5.0★ (128) | Arnold, 31 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 4 | Besserman Law Office, LLC Family Law & Mediation Center | 57 | 4.7★ (68) | Edwardsville, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Associated Dispute Resolution - Judge James M. Radcliffe (Ret.) | 54 | 2.0★ (4) | Belleville, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law | 54 | 3.8★ (48) | St. Louis, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | The Law Offices of Jill J. Laux, L.L.C. | 53 | 3.8★ (21) | Belleville, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | The Center for Family Law | 53 | 4.7★ (43) | Edwardsville, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | MillerKing Law Firm | 52 | 4.7★ (85) | Alton, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J. Rench Law Firm LLC | St. Louis Divorce and Mediation | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | St. Louis, 20 mi away | — | — |
All 33 mediators in Glen Carbon, 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 St. Louis, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arnold, 31 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 5 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 16 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.0★ 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 St. Louis, 14 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 13 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 5 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton, 16 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 20 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Weller Law, LLC
Based in Belleville, 16 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 20 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 30 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 5 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 16 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Bitzer Law Firm
Based in Collinsville, 6 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 8 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Family Ally
Based in St. Louis, 20 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 20 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 16 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 35 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 17 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Town and Country, 29 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swansea, 12 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 14 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Glen Carbon mediators
We scored 33 Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Glen Carbon?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Glen Carbon, IL is Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 464 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. KIM L. KIRN, Mediator and Arbitrator (#2) and Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 33 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
Which mediators in Glen Carbon are open 24/7?
4 ranked mediators in Glen Carbon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer (#1), Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer (#3) and Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Glen Carbon work on weekends?
4 of 33 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer (#1), Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer (#3) and Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Glen Carbon mediators have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated mediators in Glen Carbon is 4.3★, with a median of 22 reviews. Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer has the most, 464 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 Glen Carbon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon, IL 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 Glen Carbon, IL 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 Glen Carbon?
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 Glen Carbon
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 33 mediators serving Glen Carbon.
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