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Legal & Financial, California

Mediation cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Mediation figure in Los Angeles is about $375 per hour, about 25% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$375

per hour

Fair price range: $188 to $625

On the low end
$188
On the high end
$625

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Family vs business
  2. Number of sessions
  3. Attorney present
  4. Venue
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Come with a term sheet
  2. Limit attorney time
  3. Use community mediation
  4. Share the fee
  5. Set a session cap

Mediation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Los Angeles, CA$375
$188 to $625
National typical$300
$150 to $500
Huntington Beach, CA$372
$186 to $620
Pasadena, CA$372
$186 to $620
Thousand Oaks, CA$378
$189 to $630
Seattle, WA$375
$188 to $625
Alexandria, VA$405
$203 to $675

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Questions people ask

Mediation in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Mediation typically costs about $375 per hour, with most prices between $188 and $625.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.