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Mediators in Kitchener, ON: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Kitchener: St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 11

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Rehan Khalil, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 26.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Percival Law, 81 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked after St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist; ranked #2.

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

26 Kitchener mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 26 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Kitchener 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 Kitchener at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist675.0★ (138)Hamilton, 59 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Percival Law625.0★ (81)Burlington, 58 km away—Most reviews
3AXIS Family Mediation Inc592.7★ (7)Kitchener——
4Milka Vujnovic - Mediator584.6★ (10)Hamilton, 55 km away——
5Cordaie Paralegal Services574.4★ (31)Waterloo, 9 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Miller Law & Mediation554.0★ (14)Kitchener——
7Fairway Divorce Solutions - Kitchener/Waterloo554.5★ (64)Waterloo, 5 km away——
8Fazakas Law Office555.0★ (6)Hamilton, 52 km away——
9Phoenix Family Mediation Solutions544.2★ (5)Ancaster, 51 km away——
10Divorce is Simple545.0★ (6)Burlington, 61 km away——

All 26 mediators in Kitchener, 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 Kitchener

    #1 St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist

    Based in Hamilton, 59 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    59 Ravenbury Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 2B4
    View profile for St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist(416) 200-4906

  2. #2 Percival Law

    Based in Burlington, 58 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3228 S Service Rd Ste 102, Burlington, ON L7N 3H8
    View profile for Percival Law(416) 648-2466

  3. #3 AXIS Family Mediation Inc

    Based in Kitchener

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

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

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 0A7
    View profile for AXIS Family Mediation Inc(519) 741-3200

  4. #4 Milka Vujnovic - Mediator

    Based in Hamilton, 55 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y3
    View profile for Milka Vujnovic - Mediator(289) 775-8391

  5. #5 Cordaie Paralegal Services

    Based in Waterloo, 9 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    180 Northfield Dr W Unit 4, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7
    View profile for Cordaie Paralegal Services(844) 494-6463

  6. #6 Miller Law & Mediation

    Based in Kitchener

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    508 Riverbend Dr, Kitchener, ON N2K 3S3
    View profile for Miller Law & Mediation(519) 501-1393

  8. #8 Fazakas Law Office

    Based in Hamilton, 52 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    942 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1K8
    View profile for Fazakas Law Office(905) 528-8666

  10. #10 Divorce is Simple

    Based in Burlington, 61 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Burloak Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 6B2
    View profile for Divorce is Simple(905) 581-1040

  11. #11 Rehan Khalil

    Based in Oakville, 64 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    700 Third Line Suite#126, Oakville, ON L6L 4B1
    View profile for Rehan Khalil

  12. #12 Amy Appleby & Brennan

    Based in Kitchener

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 Riverbend Dr Ste 200, Kitchener, ON N2K 3S3
    View profile for Amy Appleby & Brennan(519) 884-7330

  13. #13 MyLife Counselling

    Based in Guelph, 25 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    109 Surrey St E, Guelph, ON N1H 3P7
    View profile for MyLife Counselling(800) 828-9484

  14. #14 Marchetti Family Law & Mediation

    Based in Burlington, 58 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2289 Fairview St Ste 103, Burlington, ON L7R 2E4
    View profile for Marchetti Family Law & Mediation(905) 635-0511

  15. #15 Kemi L. Palmer, Family Lawyer and Mediator

    Based in Orangeville, 64 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8, 229 Broadway Suite 200, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K4
    View profile for Kemi L. Palmer, Family Lawyer and Mediator(519) 941-3590

  16. #16 MFC Lawyers - Family Law

    Based in Guelph, 25 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3X1
    View profile for MFC Lawyers - Family Law(226) 444-3918

  18. #18 Lee LLP

    Based in Kitchener

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    687 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1C9
    View profile for Lee LLP(519) 570-3500

  19. #19 Revive Law - Collaborative Family Law Lawyer & Mediator

    Based in Burlington, 61 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Burloak Dr #300, Burlington, ON L7L 6B2
    View profile for Revive Law - Collaborative Family Law Lawyer & Mediator(365) 214-0100

  20. #20 Kavita V. Bhagat - Ontario Family Law Solutions

    Based in Oakville, 63 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3485 Rebecca St Ste 201, Oakville, ON L6L 6X9
    View profile for Kavita V. Bhagat - Ontario Family Law Solutions(905) 497-6806

  21. #21 Successful Families Inc.

    Based in Burlington, 57 km away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1235 Fairview St Ste 217, Burlington, ON L7S 2H9
    View profile for Successful Families Inc.

  22. #22 Beckett Karen A

    Based in Cambridge, 17 km away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    32 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L6
    View profile for Beckett Karen A(519) 620-9300

  23. #23 Redfearn Family Law

    Based in Burlington, 59 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    440 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2M1
    View profile for Redfearn Family Law

  24. #24 Johnson McMaster Law Office

    Based in Milton, 52 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    336 Bronte St. S, Milton, ON L9T 5B7
    View profile for Johnson McMaster Law Office(800) 463-6185

All 26 mediators

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

mediators in Kitchener, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tilson & Birchall433.0★ (6)64 km

Also serving Kitchener

16 more mediators within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked mediators serving Kitchener
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AXIS Family Mediation Inc1.0★ (1)37 km
AXIS Family Mediation Inc1.0★ (1)55 km
Bozzo Law9 km
Coffey Mark J5.0★ (1)In Kitchener
Diane McInnis Family Mediation4 km
Family Mediation Canada9 km
Geoffrey J. Carpenter - Family Lawyer in Oakville, ON64 km
Keleher Family Law & Mediation30 km
Milton Mediation52 km
Ontario Dispute Resolution Services51 km
Randy Levinson Arbitration Services Ltd5.0★ (1)49 km
Renee M. Roy25 km
Sapiano Family Law1.0★ (1)55 km
Scherl Karen AIn Kitchener
Tamara Bodnaruk-Wide. B.A., M.J.A.55 km
Teal Family Mediation5.0★ (2)51 km

How we ranked Kitchener mediators

We scored 26 Kitchener 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 Kitchener 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 Kitchener: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Kitchener?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Kitchener, ON is St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Percival Law (#2) and AXIS Family Mediation Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 26 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Kitchener?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 26 mediators serving Kitchener, ON. 5 of them are based in Kitchener; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Kitchener are open 24/7?

1 ranked mediator in Kitchener posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Rehan Khalil (#11). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Kitchener work on weekends?

5 of 26 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist (#1), Cordaie Paralegal Services (#5) and Rehan Khalil (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Kitchener mediators have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated mediators in Kitchener is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. St. Aiden Expert Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist has the most, 138 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 Kitchener count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Kitchener city centre, 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 Kitchener, ON 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 Kitchener, ON 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 Kitchener?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Kitchener

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 26 mediators serving Kitchener.

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