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Mediators in Sun City, CA: 2026 rankings

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Sun City: Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #17 of 80.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Moore Family Law Group, 249 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #13.

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

80 Sun City mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 80 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Sun City 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 Sun City at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training634.9★ (17)Riverside, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Divorce Mediation of California595.0★ (19)Newport Beach, 40 mi away——
3Gravitas Mediation595.0★ (15)Irvine, 38 mi away——
4Family Matters: Mediation & Paralegal Services595.0★ (102)Mission Viejo, 28 mi awaySat—
5Leave Strong Divorce Services584.9★ (40)Carlsbad, 39 mi awayEvenings—
6Judicate West584.3★ (95)Santa Ana, 37 mi away——
7Morrison Mediation585.0★ (45)Irvine, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8McNamee Mediations565.0★ (106)Newport Beach, 38 mi awayEvenings—
9Express Property Management Services564.5★ (221)Perris, 8 mi away——
10A Fair Way Divorce Mediation Palm Springs564.5★ (15)Cathedral City, 38 mi away——

All 80 mediators in Sun City, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Sun City

    Based in Riverside, 22 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3615 Main St Ste 103, Riverside, CA 92501
  2. Based in Irvine, 38 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    5151 California Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92617
  3. Based in Mission Viejo, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    26451 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  4. Based in Carlsbad, 39 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2777 Jefferson St Ste 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  5. Based in Santa Ana, 37 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1851 E 1st St Suite 1600, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  6. Based in Irvine, 32 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    16440 Bake Pkwy #100, Irvine, CA 92618
  7. Based in Newport Beach, 38 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4590 MacArthur Blvd #500, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  8. 56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    27851 Bradley Rd Suite 135, Menifee, CA 92586
  9. Based in Hemet, 14 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    132 S Thompson St, Hemet, CA 92543
  10. Based in Corona, 20 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 249 Google reviews, the most in Sun City.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4140 Temescal Canyon Rd Ste 401, Corona, CA 92883
  11. Based in Vista, 36 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    450 S Melrose Dr Ste 125, Vista, CA 92081
  12. Based in Newport Beach, 39 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1811 Quail St, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  13. Based in Vista, 36 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paralegal services provider”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    450 S Melrose Dr Ste 125, Vista, CA 92081
  14. 53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1026 W Foothill Blvd Ste 102, Upland, CA 91786
  15. Based in Newport Beach, 39 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  16. Based in Laguna Hills, 31 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paralegal services provider”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23046 Avenida De La Carlota #600, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  17. Based in Temecula, 15 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    27555 Ynez Rd Ste 110, Temecula, CA 92591
  18. Based in Temecula, 15 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    One Ridgegate Suite 230, Temecula, CA 92590
  19. Based in Riverside, 21 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4129 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
  20. 52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2244 Faraday Ave Ste 115, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Mediators ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 80 ranked mediators here; the rest are on their profiles.

mediators in Sun City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jackson & Wilson Inc.515.0★ (54)30 mi
27OC LEGAL HELP514.9★ (81)35 mi
28Alicia D. Taylor - Mediator515.0★ (18)38 mi
29SOS Ayuda Legal514.9★ (76)39 mi
30LikeMinds Divorce Mediation505.0★ (16)40 mi
31The Law Office of Lauren Laundis505.0★ (23)24 mi
32Law and Mediation Office of Anne B. Howard, APLC505.0★ (4)35 mi
33Westover Law Group503.9★ (34)14 mi
34Family Law Attorney Inland Empire505.0★ (3)30 mi
35Adams Legal Document Services504.0★ (4)21 mi
36CA Paralegal Services504.9★ (52)38 mi
37Hoffbeck + Co505.0★ (44)38 mi
38OC Legal Service504.9★ (38)32 mi
39Karine Karadjian, A Professional Law Corporation495.0★ (4)37 mi
40Werno Family Law Solutions494.9★ (37)37 mi
41Steve Newman, CPA495.0★ (11)32 mi
42Seastrom Tuttle Murphy Dockstader494.9★ (37)37 mi
43The Wright Legal Team, APC494.5★ (46)33 mi
44Knez Law Group, LLP494.5★ (17)21 mi
45Armendariz Law Firm495.0★ (6)11 mi
46DeVito & Nore, A.P.C. - Family Law & Mediation493.0★ (6)39 mi
47CyberPunk Law Inc.494.0★ (4)38 mi
48Laurie Coker Law, APC495.0★ (6)11 mi
49Law Office of Maxine Ho, APC494.9★ (29)36 mi
50Orange County Divorce Mediation495.0★ (4)32 mi

Also serving Sun City

20 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.

How we ranked Sun City mediators

We scored 80 Sun City 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 Sun City 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 Sun City: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Sun City?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Sun City, CA is Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Divorce Mediation of California (#2) and Gravitas Mediation (#3) follow. We ranked 80 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Sun City?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 80 mediators serving Sun City, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Sun City are open 24/7?

4 ranked mediators in Sun City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC (#17). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Sun City work on weekends?

19 of 80 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Affordable Mediation Services and Mediation Training (#1), Family Matters: Mediation & Paralegal Services (#4) and Morrison Mediation (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Sun City mediators have?

The median Google rating among 80 rated mediators in Sun City is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Moore Family Law Group has the most, 249 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Sun City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sun City 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 Sun City, CA 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 Sun City, CA 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 Sun City?

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 Sun City

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 80 mediators serving Sun City.