Court-Ordered Mediation Made Easy
For over 30 years, Districtwide Mediation has assisted thousands of lawyers and litigants across the state of Iowa in simplifying the court-ordered mediation process. We specialize in connecting clients with court-approved mediators for family law, probate, guardianship, civil litigation, real estate, small claims, and arbitration cases.

Why Choose Districtwide Mediation?
Responsive: We promptly address your mediation needs, often responding within hours, ensuring timely scheduling across all Iowa judicial districts.
Resourceful: With access to a diverse network of mediators, including Spanish-speaking professionals and retired judges, we match you with the right mediator based on your case specifics and preferences.
Reliable: Our longstanding commitment to facilitating effective mediation has made us a trusted partner for legal professionals statewide.
Our Services Include
Family Law Mediation (divorce, custody, parenting plans)
Guardianship and Probate Mediation
Civil Litigation Mediation
Real Estate Buyer-Seller Mediation
Small Claims Mediation
Binding Arbitration Scheduling
Meet Joe Harrison, Director
For more than 30 years, courts throughout Iowa have turned to Joe Harrison to establish mediation programs in their districts. He has assisted thousands of lawyers and litigants comply with their orders for mediation and resolve their disputes, amicably.
Joe established Districtwide Mediation in 2019 to serve parties statewide. His affordable approach effectively drove down the cost of family law mediation across south-central Iowa. With court-order mediation required in nearly every judicial district, Districtwide Mediation is here to help.
What Our Clients Say
“We needed a mediator with a magic wand and Joe found her for us.”
— a legal assistant
“You’re the best.”
— several lawyers and legal assistants
In the context of the trial docket, “Without Joe’s program, we’d be dead meat.””
— a district court judge
“Get Joe the information and let him work his magic.”
—a law clerk
Ready to Schedule Mediation?
Do you need to schedule mediation tomorrow? Do you need to arrange mediation for someone who’s incarcerated? Do you need a Spanish speaking mediator? Do you want a retired judge mediator? Most any request can be accommodated. With access to hundreds of mediators statewide, we will find the right fit for your case.
Let us take the hassle out of scheduling your next mediation session. Contact us today to get started.