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Mediators in Stratford, ON: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Stratford: Trust Family Mediation, LFR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Fairway Divorce Solutions - Kitchener/Waterloo, 64 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #6.

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

14 Stratford mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 14 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Stratford 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 Stratford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Trust Family Mediation584.8★ (19)London, 50 km away—Top score
2Mediation Group585.0★ (5)London, 50 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Good Family Matters584.4★ (21)London, 51 km away——
4Cordaie Paralegal Services554.4★ (31)Waterloo, 36 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5AXIS Family Mediation Inc552.7★ (7)Kitchener, 39 km away——
6Fairway Divorce Solutions - Kitchener/Waterloo534.5★ (64)Waterloo, 36 km away—Most reviews
7Miller Law & Mediation514.0★ (14)Kitchener, 40 km away——
8MFC Lawyers - Family Law504.3★ (62)Guelph, 59 km away——
9Amy Appleby & Brennan494.5★ (19)Kitchener, 40 km away——
10MyLife Counselling494.6★ (10)Guelph, 60 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

All 14 mediators in Stratford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Stratford

    #1 Trust Family Mediation

    Based in London, 50 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Ridout St S, London, ON N6C 3W7
    View profile for Trust Family Mediation(438) 220-2090

  2. #2 Mediation Group

    Based in London, 50 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    75 Forward Ave, London, ON N6H 1B8
    View profile for Mediation Group(519) 521-8234

  3. #3 Good Family Matters

    Based in London, 51 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1970 Mallard Rd Unit 1, London, ON N6H 5L8
    View profile for Good Family Matters(226) 884-9982

  7. #7 Miller Law & Mediation

    Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 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

  9. #9 Amy Appleby & Brennan

    Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 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

  10. #10 MyLife Counselling

    Based in Guelph, 60 km away

    49/100LFR Score

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

    • 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

  12. #12 Lee LLP

    Based in Kitchener, 37 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 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

  13. #13 Wallace Smith LLP

    Based in London, 49 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    148 Fullarton St Ste 500, London, ON N6A 5P3
    View profile for Wallace Smith LLP(519) 645-1999

  14. #14 Beckett Karen A

    Based in Cambridge, 51 km away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 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

Also serving Stratford

14 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 Stratford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AXIS Family Mediation Inc1.0★ (1)61 km
Bozzo Law36 km
Coffey Mark J5.0★ (1)38 km
Diane McInnis Family Mediation37 km
Family Mediation Canada37 km
Keleher Family Law & Mediation57 km
Mediation London55 km
PRM Mediation Services - London5.0★ (1)49 km
Renee M. Roy60 km
Sam Marino Professional Corp.48 km
Scherl Karen A37 km
Sneddon Family Law & Mediation49 km
Susan Easterbrook Law & Mediation49 km
The Mediation Centre Inc48 km

How we ranked Stratford mediators

We scored 14 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Stratford?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Stratford, ON is Trust Family Mediation with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews. Mediation Group (#2) and Good Family Matters (#3) follow. We ranked 14 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Stratford?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 mediators serving Stratford, ON. Another 14 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Stratford work on weekends?

3 of 14 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mediation Group (#2), Cordaie Paralegal Services (#4) and MyLife Counselling (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Stratford mediators have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated mediators in Stratford is 4.5★, with a median of 12 reviews. Fairway Divorce Solutions - Kitchener/Waterloo has the most, 64 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Stratford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Stratford 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford?

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 Stratford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 mediators serving Stratford.

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