Pay the mediator a reduced fee of $900 for the first three hours, split between the parties as agreed. All parties must sign the Mediation and Confidentiality Agreements from the mediator. After the first three hours, the mediator charges $300 per hour.
LASC MEDIATION REFERRAL PROGRAM
REDUCED-FEE MEDIATIONS
This Referral Program is limited to CASES REFERRED BY A JUDGE OR THE LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT. You must have a Notice of Referral and Minute Order.
If you are NOT referred by a judge or the ADR office of the LASC, please send an email to info@referral-mcla.org for more information about other options.
*** We cannot provide any legal advice ***
HOW IT WORKS
MCLA charges a non-refundable $150 administrative fee per party when the case is submitted. Through the LASC Mediation Referral Program, the first three hours of mediation cost a total of $900 ($300 per hour), which is typically split evenly between the parties unless they agree otherwise. This payment must be made directly to the mediator before scheduling. If the mediation goes beyond three hours, the mediator charges $300 per additional hour, also usually shared equally unless a different arrangement is made.
SUBMIT YOUR CASE
You must fill out the case submission form as completely and accurately as possible.
Pay Initial Fee
An initial administrative fee paid directly to MCLA of $150 is due upon submission. Each additional party is required to pay $150 as well.
*** ALL fees must be paid in order to be assigned a Mediator.
MCLA Mediators
MCLA will refer a mediator based on the type of case presented and the availability of the mediator to complete the mediation in an appropriate time frame.
Pay Mediator Fee

ABOUT US
The Mediation Center of Los Angeles (MCLA) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization committed to educating the public about the benefits of mediation. And providing reduced fee mediations for the underserved, underprivileged & lower income populations.
OUR MISSION
Our primary charitable goal is to build community through mediation and peacebuilding. We work to increase access to justice by offering professional, experienced mediators to help individuals, businesses, and organizations. MCLA programs represent different multicultural, ethnic, religious, genders, generations, economic groups, and lifestyles.
TYPES OF CASES
Business and Commerical
Employment and Civil Rights
Personal Injury, Torts, and Insurance
Real Estate
- Other Civil Unlimited Matters
"Do I Qualify?"
DO YOU...
✔ Have a referral from the court?
✔ Have an active civil case?
✔ Want to settle your case before trial?
✔ Seek reduced cost mediation by highly qualified Mediators?
... WE CAN HELP!
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH MEDIATION
Why Choose Us?

• MCLA has been selected by the Los Angeles Superior court as a Partner for Civil Mediations to provide reduced-cost or no-cost mediations with qualified and experienced mediators.
• MCLA was the first organization to obtain a contract in 2018 with LASC to provide online mediations.
• All panel mediators are independent mediators who have been carefully selected and exceed the highest standards.
• Our mediators are trained in Zoom tools and ready to conduct online mediations for everyone’s convenience and safety.
