Mediation

Settle your dispute without going to court

County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs Dispute Settlement Service offers free and easy dispute settlement service. This Dispute Settlement Service is funded by the County of Los Angeles Dispute Resolution Program Special Fund.

Try Mediation First

Settle your dispute without having to go to court.

Play an active role in resolving your dispute.

Work with a trained mediator, so that both sides reach an agreement.

Mediate for free. No cost to either side.

Preserve your rights. If you cannot resolve your dispute, you can still take your case to court.

Mediation available for disputes involving:

• vendor and consumers
• two or more businesses
• landlords and tenants
• neighbors

This service, however, does not mediate cases involving child custody, unlawful detainers, or where restraining orders are in effect, but may be able to refer you to an agency that will assist you.

Mediation can save you time, save court costs, and avoid the risk of losing in court.