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Mediators in Sanford, NC: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Sanford: Law Offices of Amy Whinery Osborne, P.C., LFR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 10

    Open 24 hours (per Google): McNeil Law Firm, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 31.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Triangle Smart Divorce, 477 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #2.

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31 Sanford mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 31 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 mediators in Sanford 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 Sanford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Amy Whinery Osborne, P.C.584.8★ (220)Cary, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Triangle Smart Divorce544.9★ (477)Cary, 33 mi away—Most reviews
3Sanford Law Group544.4★ (71)Sanford——
4Pennington Family Law | Divorce & Family Mediation544.9★ (32)Fuquay-Varina, 24 mi away——
5Bello Law Firm - Raleigh Office525.0★ (166)Raleigh, 36 mi away——
6Child Custody and Visitation Mediation Program522.6★ (5)Raleigh, 37 mi away——
7Triangle Divorce Lawyers514.5★ (314)Raleigh, 36 mi away——
8The Law Corner504.7★ (163)Raleigh, 39 mi away——
9Tharrington Smith LLP504.6★ (123)Raleigh, 37 mi away——
10McNeil Law Firm, PLLC504.5★ (64)Raleigh, 40 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours

All 31 mediators in Sanford, 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 Triangle Smart Divorce

    Based in Cary, 33 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews, the most in Sanford.

    • 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 Winstead Dr #110, Cary, NC 27513
    View profile for Triangle Smart Divorce(919) 944-4231

  3. #3 Sanford Law Group

    Based in Sanford

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1410 Elm St, Sanford, NC 27330
    View profile for Sanford Law Group(919) 776-4131

  8. #8 The Law Corner

    Based in Raleigh, 39 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 163 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 E Six Forks Rd Ste 106, Raleigh, NC 27609
    View profile for The Law Corner(919) 424-8319

  10. #10 McNeil Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Raleigh, 40 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    226 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
    View profile for McNeil Law Firm, PLLC(919) 803-6778

  12. #12 Ragsdale Liggett PLLC

    Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2840 Plaza Pl #400, Raleigh, NC 27612
    View profile for Ragsdale Liggett PLLC(919) 787-5200

  13. #13 Wilson Law, P.A.

    Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Raleigh, NC 27605
    View profile for Wilson Law, P.A.(919) 890-0180

  16. #16 Nichols Law Firm

    Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    by appointment only, 130 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    View profile for Nichols Law Firm(919) 915-0212

  17. Based in Durham, 37 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3326 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd #200a, Durham, NC 27707
    View profile for Hatcher Legal, PLLC(984) 265-7800

  19. #19 Triangle Divorce Lawyers

    Based in Cary, 32 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5000 Centregreen Way Ste 500, Cary, NC 27513
    View profile for Triangle Divorce Lawyers(919) 704-7015

  20. #20 Hammer Law PLLC

    Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
    View profile for Hammer Law PLLC(919) 727-1509

  21. #21 Roth Law Group PLLC

    Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    127 W Hargett St Ste. 505, Raleigh, NC 27601
    View profile for Roth Law Group PLLC(919) 410-8107

  22. #22 Parker Bryan Family Law

    Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    133 Fayetteville St #500, Raleigh, NC 27601
    View profile for Parker Bryan Family Law(919) 833-3115

  23. #23 Alice Stubbs, Attorney

    Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 Fayetteville St #1900, Raleigh, NC 27601
    View profile for Alice Stubbs, Attorney(919) 821-4711

  24. #24 Ann Shy Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Carrboro, 30 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    118 E Main St #206, Carrboro, NC 27510
    View profile for Ann Shy Law Firm PLLC(919) 907-2528

How we ranked Sanford mediators

We scored 31 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Sanford?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Sanford, NC is Law Offices of Amy Whinery Osborne, P.C. with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Triangle Smart Divorce (#2) and Sanford Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 31 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Sanford?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 31 mediators serving Sanford, NC. 1 of them is based in Sanford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Sanford are open 24/7?

2 ranked mediators in Sanford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Amy Whinery Osborne, P.C. (#1) and McNeil Law Firm, PLLC (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Sanford work on weekends?

1 of 31 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Law Offices of Amy Whinery Osborne, P.C. (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Sanford mediators have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated mediators in Sanford is 4.7★, with a median of 22 reviews. Triangle Smart Divorce has the most, 477 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 Sanford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sanford 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 Sanford, NC 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 Sanford, NC 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 Sanford?

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 Sanford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 31 mediators serving Sanford.

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