63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Mediators in Highlands Ranch, CO: 2026 rankings
77 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Highlands Ranch: Family Synergy Mediation, LFR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: The Harris Law Firm, 498 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Highlands Ranch mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 77 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Mediators in Denver ranking. See Mediators in Denver
Top 10 mediators in Highlands Ranch 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 | Family Synergy Mediation | 63 | 4.6★ (33) | Lakewood, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Phoenix Strategies, Inc | 62 | 4.8★ (34) | Littleton, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Divorce Resource Centre of Colorado | 59 | 4.5★ (26) | Denver, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Krista Kaufmann | 59 | 4.9★ (30) | Arvada, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | A Center for Divorce Solutions | 58 | 4.6★ (13) | Denver, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | ADR Law LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Highlands Ranch | — | — |
| 7 | Divorce Resolutions® | 58 | 4.5★ (43) | Arvada, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc. | 57 | 3.8★ (24) | Denver, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Squires Mediation, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Centennial, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Method Mediation | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Arvada, 18 mi away | — | — |
All 77 mediators in Highlands Ranch, 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.
Based in Littleton, 5 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Denver, 11 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Arvada, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Denver, 9 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
#6 ADR Law LLC
Based in Highlands Ranch
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Arvada, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Denver, 14 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Centennial, 5 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
#10 Method Mediation
Based in Arvada, 18 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Denver, 12 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Denver, 12 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Broomfield, 26 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Denver, 14 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 498 Google reviews, the most in Highlands Ranch.
#15 McGuire Law
Based in Englewood, 6 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Highlands Ranch
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based in Greenwood Village, 5 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 239 Google reviews.
#18 Goldman Law, LLC
Based in Denver, 9 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 187 Google reviews.
#19 Alter Family Law
Based in Greenwood Village, 6 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Englewood, 5 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Castle Rock, 14 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#22 New Leaf Family
Based in Aurora, 14 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Arvada, 14 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Lone Tree, 5 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based in Boulder, 36 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
How we ranked Highlands Ranch mediators
We scored 77 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Highlands Ranch?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Highlands Ranch, CO is Family Synergy Mediation with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Phoenix Strategies, Inc (#2) and Divorce Resource Centre of Colorado (#3) follow. We ranked 77 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Highlands Ranch?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 77 mediators serving Highlands Ranch, CO. 2 of them are based in Highlands Ranch; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Highlands Ranch are open 24/7?
2 ranked mediators in Highlands Ranch post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Highlands Ranch work on weekends?
4 of 77 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Family Synergy Mediation (#1) and Flatirons Mediation, LLC (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Highlands Ranch mediators have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated mediators in Highlands Ranch is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. The Harris Law Firm has the most, 498 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Highlands Ranch count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch, CO 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 Highlands Ranch, CO 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 Highlands Ranch?
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 Highlands Ranch
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 77 mediators serving Highlands Ranch.
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