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Mediators in Victoria, BC: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Victoria: Freedom Family Law, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Alasaly Law Group, 40 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked after Freedom Family Law; ranked #7.

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

17 Victoria mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 17 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Victoria 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 Victoria at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Freedom Family Law655.0★ (51)VictoriaOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Accordance Dispute Resolution LLP (Victoria Family Mediator Victoria Business Mediator)634.6★ (11)Victoria——
3Amy Robertson Mediation Services635.0★ (9)Victoria——
4Rebecca Alleyne - Family Lawyer & Mediator634.7★ (9)Victoria——
5Robert J Klassen584.9★ (35)Victoria——
6Brooke A. MacLeod & Associates Family Law & Mediation574.1★ (14)Victoria——
7Alasaly Law Group575.0★ (40)Colwood, 9 km away—Most reviews
8Butterfield Law574.7★ (32)Victoria——
9Maureen McDowell Family Lawyer and Mediator574.9★ (11)Colwood, 9 km away——
10MacLean Law544.5★ (15)Victoria——

All 17 mediators in Victoria, 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 Victoria

    #1 Freedom Family Law

    Based in Victoria

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Victoria.

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    620 View St #506, Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
    View profile for Freedom Family Law(833) 958-9500

  2. #2 Accordance Dispute Resolution LLP (Victoria Family Mediator Victoria Business Mediator)

    Based in Victoria

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45 Bastion Square Unit 204, Victoria, BC V8W 1J1
    View profile for Accordance Dispute Resolution LLP (Victoria Family Mediator Victoria Business Mediator)(250) 532-3512

  8. #8 Butterfield Law

    Based in Victoria

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2020 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 6R5
    View profile for Butterfield Law(250) 382-4529

  10. #10 MacLean Law

    Based in Victoria

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    810 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8V 5B1
    View profile for MacLean Law(604) 243-9725

  12. #12 Westshore Law

    Based in Victoria

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    877 Goldstream Ave #317, Victoria, BC V9B 2X8
    View profile for Westshore Law(250) 915-1603

  15. #15 Menzies Family Law

    Based in Victoria

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 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 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    877 Goldstream Ave #317, Victoria, BC V9B 2X8
    View profile for Menzies Family Law(250) 940-2088

  16. #16 McKimm & Lott

    Based in Salt Spring Island, 48 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    201-118 Fulford Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S4
    View profile for McKimm & Lott(250) 537-9951

  17. #17 River Valley Law LLP

    Based in Duncan, 46 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 Canada Ave #103, Duncan, BC V9L 1T6
    View profile for River Valley Law LLP(250) 746-0808

Also serving Victoria

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 Victoria
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allan Donald S5.0★ (1)45 km
Angeles Mediation35 km
Family Law MediationIn Victoria
Leonard LawIn Victoria
Mathewson Law & Mediation56 km
Mediation WorksIn Victoria
Michael E. Cavanaugh55 km
Modern Separations4.0★ (1)In Victoria
Patricia Lane Settlement Corp LTD1.0★ (1)In Victoria
Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center5.0★ (2)36 km
Robert S. Sheffman Law Corporation4.5★ (2)In Victoria
Spier & Company Law, Colleen Spier, Lawyer and MediatorIn Victoria
Thompson Family LawIn Victoria
Victoria Mediation Services5.0★ (1)In Victoria

How we ranked Victoria mediators

We scored 17 Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Victoria?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Victoria, BC is Freedom Family Law with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Accordance Dispute Resolution LLP (Victoria Family Mediator Victoria Business Mediator) (#2) and Amy Robertson Mediation Services (#3) follow. We ranked 17 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Victoria?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 17 mediators serving Victoria, BC. 13 of them are based in Victoria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Victoria are open 24/7?

1 ranked mediator in Victoria posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Freedom Family Law (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Victoria work on weekends?

1 of 17 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Freedom Family Law (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Victoria mediators have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated mediators in Victoria is 4.7★, with a median of 13 reviews. Freedom Family Law has the most, 51 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 Victoria count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Victoria 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 Victoria, BC 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 Victoria, BC 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 Victoria?

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 Victoria

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 17 mediators serving Victoria.

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