64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Mediators in North Branch, MN: 2026 rankings
27 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in North Branch: Mediation Center, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Aberrant Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: Aberrant Law, 96 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 North Branch mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 27 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in North Branch 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 | Mediation Center | 64 | 5.0★ (58) | Roseville, 36 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Aberrant Law | 58 | 4.9★ (96) | Minneapolis, 40 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Roseville, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Binder Law Offices | 55 | 3.5★ (8) | Minneapolis, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Stacy Wright Family Law & Mediation, Chartered. | 52 | 3.7★ (21) | Minneapolis, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd | 52 | 4.6★ (70) | Coon Rapids, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gratz Law & Mediation PLLC | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | Crystal, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Geffre Law, P.C. | 51 | 5.0★ (32) | Oakdale, 39 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices | 49 | 4.5★ (51) | Minneapolis, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Lesa Koski Family Law & Mediation | 49 | 4.8★ (5) | Woodbury, 40 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 27 mediators in North Branch, 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.
#2 Aberrant Law
Based in Minneapolis, 40 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, the most in North Branch.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 36 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 40 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ 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 Minneapolis, 33 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 30 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal, 37 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 39 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 39 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 40 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Center, 35 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 39 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Grove, 38 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Grove, 38 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Lake, 16 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 33 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Angela Olson Law
Based in Hudson, 39 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 39 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 40 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 40 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 40 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 39 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 39 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 40 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 40 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 27 mediators
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Messick Law, PLLC | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 39 mi |
| 27 | Mark Gilbert Law Offices LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 40 mi |
Also serving North Branch
14 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka Conflict Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Fairwell Family Law Mediation | 16 mi | |
| Goldstein Mediation | 39 mi | |
| IMS Legal Strategies | 40 mi | |
| Joseph Maternowski - Environmental Attorney | 40 mi | |
| Marriage & Family Mediation Center | 39 mi | |
| Molly K. Olson - Mediation/Conflict Resolution | 34 mi | |
| Morgan Law & Mediation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Reinhart Mediation, LLC | 34 mi | |
| Robert L. Weiner Law Offices | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Tim Baland Law and Mediation | 29 mi | |
| Tyroler Law and Mediation | 39 mi | |
| Van Norman Law PLLC | 39 mi | |
| Zappia & Le Vahn Ltd | 4.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
How we ranked North Branch mediators
We scored 27 North Branch 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 North Branch 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 North Branch: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in North Branch?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in North Branch, MN is Mediation Center with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews. Aberrant Law (#2) and Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 27 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in North Branch?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 mediators serving North Branch, MN. Another 14 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in North Branch are open 24/7?
2 ranked mediators in North Branch post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aberrant Law (#2) and Lesa Koski Family Law & Mediation (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in North Branch work on weekends?
2 of 27 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aberrant Law (#2) and Geffre Law, P.C. (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do North Branch mediators have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated mediators in North Branch is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Aberrant Law has the most, 96 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 North Branch count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the North Branch 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 North Branch, MN 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 North Branch, MN 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 North Branch?
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 North Branch
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 mediators serving North Branch.
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