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Mediators in Hackensack, NJ: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Hackensack: Divorce Mediation of North Jersey (NJAPM Accredited), LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Ralph A. Ferro Jr., Esq. Law Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 184.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: David Centeno Law, PC, 268 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 184 ranked; ranked #7.

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

184 Hackensack mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 184 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Hackensack 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 Hackensack at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Divorce Mediation of North Jersey (NJAPM Accredited)644.9★ (39)Ramsey, 13 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Berner Law & Mediation Group644.8★ (43)Hackensack——
3Cross Hudson Mediation Group645.0★ (19)Cliffside Park, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Ralph A. Ferro Jr., Esq. Law Office634.9★ (189)Cedar Grove, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5New Jersey Divorce and Family Mediation Services634.5★ (8)Westwood, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Lara Traum, Esq. - Attorney and Mediator625.0★ (11)Forest Hills, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
7David Centeno Law, PC624.8★ (268)New York City, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
8Divorce Mediation in New Jersey, TLC Mediation624.7★ (19)Ridgewood, 8 mi awayEvenings—
9Win-Win Divorce Mediation Long Island615.0★ (36)North New Hyde Park, 20 mi awayEvenings—
10Jeffrey M. Bloom Mediator613.8★ (10)Uniondale, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 184 mediators in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack

    Based in Ramsey, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Lake St Bldg 300B, Suite 7, Ramsey, NJ 07446
  2. Based in Hackensack

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 University Plaza Dr Ste 214, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  3. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    381 Broadway 2nd Floor, Westwood, NJ 07675
  4. Based in New York City, 12 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 268 Google reviews, the most in Hackensack.

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

    • 4.8★ from 268 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 Broadway #706, New York, NY 10006
  5. Based in North New Hyde Park, 20 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1979 Marcus Ave #210, North New Hyde Park, NY 11042
  6. Based in Uniondale, 27 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    405 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556
  7. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2001 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  8. Based in Huntington, 32 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    75 Prospect St Suite 103, Huntington, NY 11743
  9. Based in Hoboken, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    86 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
  10. Based in Montclair, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    80 Park St 2nd. Floor, Montclair, NJ 07042
  11. Based in New York City, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    336 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10025
  12. Based in White Plains, 18 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    445 Hamilton Ave #1102, White Plains, NY 10601
  13. Based in Morristown, 24 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 High St Ct, Morristown, NJ 07960
  14. Based in Robertsville, 33 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 First Ave Ste 1, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
  15. Based in Westport, 39 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Kings Hwy N, Westport, CT 06880
  16. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    745 5th Ave #500, New York, NY 10151
  17. Based in Scotch Plains, 25 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1812 Front St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  18. Based in Yonkers, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    811 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704
  19. Based in New York City, 13 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    48 Wall St #1100, New York, NY 10005

Mediators ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 184 ranked mediators here; the rest are on their profiles.

Also serving Hackensack

20 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.

How we ranked Hackensack mediators

We scored 184 Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Hackensack?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Hackensack, NJ is Divorce Mediation of North Jersey (NJAPM Accredited) with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Berner Law & Mediation Group (#2) and Cross Hudson Mediation Group (#3) follow. We ranked 184 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Hackensack?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 184 mediators serving Hackensack, NJ. 2 of them are based in Hackensack; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Hackensack are open 24/7?

13 ranked mediators in Hackensack post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ralph A. Ferro Jr., Esq. Law Office (#4), David Centeno Law, PC (#7) and Jeffrey M. Bloom Mediator (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Hackensack work on weekends?

34 of 184 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Divorce Mediation of North Jersey (NJAPM Accredited) (#1), Cross Hudson Mediation Group (#3) and Ralph A. Ferro Jr., Esq. Law Office (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Hackensack mediators have?

The median Google rating among 184 rated mediators in Hackensack is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. David Centeno Law, PC has the most, 268 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 Hackensack count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hackensack 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 Hackensack, NJ 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 Hackensack, NJ 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 Hackensack?

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 Hackensack

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 184 mediators serving Hackensack.