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Mediators in Lake Ridge, VA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lake Ridge: Little Falls Mediation, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 54.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers, 252 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #4.

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

54 Lake Ridge mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 54 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 mediators in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Little Falls Mediation634.9★ (70)Baileys Crossroads, 21 mi away—Top score
2Mulford Mediation615.0★ (24)Manassas, 14 mi away——
3Divorce Mediation Associates, LTD604.3★ (11)Reston, 19 mi awaySat—
4McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers584.8★ (252)Scaggsville, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
5Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui, PLLC584.9★ (49)Alexandria, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Feig Mediation Group, LLC585.0★ (12)Bethesda, 25 mi awayEvenings—
7McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers584.9★ (101)Rockville, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Kales & Kales, PLC: Divorce Mediation Lawyers584.9★ (66)Fairfax, 13 mi away——
9Colin Family Mediation Group584.8★ (12)Fairfax, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Law Offices of Robert L. Baum585.0★ (14)Rockville, 29 mi away——

All 54 mediators in Lake Ridge, 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.

  2. #2 Mulford Mediation

    Based in Manassas, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10432 Balls Ford Rd Ste 300, Manassas, VA 20109
    View profile for Mulford Mediation(703) 222-0124

  6. #6 Feig Mediation Group, LLC

    Based in Bethesda, 25 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10411 Motor City Dr Suite 750, Bethesda, MD 20817
    View profile for Feig Mediation Group, LLC(301) 485-9272

  11. Based in Takoma Park, 27 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1358 Holton Ln, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    View profile for Stein Legal, LLC(301) 960-1820

  12. #12 Graine Mediation

    Based in Fairfax, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11325 Random Hills Rd #360, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Graine Mediation(571) 220-1998

  13. #13 Hawk Family Law

    Based in Fairfax, 12 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11325 Random Hills Rd #360, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Hawk Family Law(703) 273-2090

  15. #15 Eileen Coen Mediation, LLC

    Based in Bethesda, 25 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10411 Motor City Dr Ste 500, Bethesda, MD 20817
    View profile for Eileen Coen Mediation, LLC(240) 479-9739

  20. #20 Fallah Law, PLLC

    Based in McLean, 17 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1750 Tysons Blvd Ste 1500, McLean, VA 22102
    View profile for Fallah Law, PLLC(202) 820-7444

  21. #21 Safi, Duran & Chim

    Based in Fairfax, 13 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3975 Fair Ridge Dr Ste T25S-I, Fairfax, VA 22033
    View profile for Safi, Duran & Chim(703) 788-6816

  22. #22 ShounBach

    Based in Fairfax, 13 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Legato Rd #400, Fairfax, VA 22033
    View profile for ShounBach(703) 222-3333

How we ranked Lake Ridge mediators

We scored 54 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Lake Ridge?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Lake Ridge, VA is Little Falls Mediation with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews. Mulford Mediation (#2) and Divorce Mediation Associates, LTD (#3) follow. We ranked 54 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which mediators in Lake Ridge are open 24/7?

6 ranked mediators in Lake Ridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers (#4), Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui, PLLC (#5) and McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Lake Ridge work on weekends?

11 of 54 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Divorce Mediation Associates, LTD (#3), McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers (#4) and Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui, PLLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lake Ridge mediators have?

The median Google rating among 54 rated mediators in Lake Ridge is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers has the most, 252 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lake Ridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge, VA 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 Lake Ridge, VA 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 Lake Ridge?

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 Lake Ridge

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 54 mediators serving Lake Ridge.

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