59/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 603 Google reviews, the most in Merrillville.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in Merrillville, IN: 2026 rankings
54 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Merrillville: Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys, LFR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 603 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Buchanan Law Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 54.
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Most-reviewed: Buchanan Law Group, 344 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 54 ranked after Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Merrillville mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 54 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Mediators in Hammond ranking. See Mediators in Hammond
Top 10 mediators in Merrillville 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 | Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys | 59 | 4.8★ (603) | Chicago, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Keystone Mediation | 59 | 4.9★ (28) | Dyer, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Buchanan Law Group | 58 | 4.8★ (344) | Chicago, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 4 | Billick Mediation & Family Law | 57 | 4.6★ (33) | Valparaiso, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Shared Mediation | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Chicago, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | WEISS ORTIZ Attorneys & Mediators | 56 | 4.4★ (35) | Chicago, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Tolbert & Tolbert LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (53) | Gary, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | January Family Law, LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (92) | Chicago, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Davis & Associates | 55 | 4.7★ (76) | Chicago, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation | 55 | 4.8★ (191) | Joliet, 39 mi away | — | — |
All 54 mediators in Merrillville, 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 Dyer, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 344 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 14 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 37 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joliet, 39 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 28 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 30 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 STG Divorce Law
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cicero, 34 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 14 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 8 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Island, 23 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joliet, 39 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 37 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Merrillville mediators
We scored 54 Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Merrillville?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Merrillville, IN is Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 603 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Keystone Mediation (#2) and Buchanan Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 54 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Merrillville?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 54 mediators serving Merrillville, IN. 1 of them is based in Merrillville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Merrillville are open 24/7?
7 ranked mediators in Merrillville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys (#1), Buchanan Law Group (#3) and WEISS ORTIZ Attorneys & Mediators (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Merrillville work on weekends?
13 of 54 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys (#1), Keystone Mediation (#2) and Buchanan Law Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Merrillville mediators have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated mediators in Merrillville is 4.7★, with a median of 32 reviews. Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys has the most, 603 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 Merrillville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Merrillville 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville?
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 Merrillville
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 54 mediators serving Merrillville.
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