Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

May a nonattorney represent someone else at a mediation and/or arbitration in the State of California?

Please advise.

Thank you!


Asked on 12/12/10, 9:20 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Nope, and if the case is important to you, why wouldn't you use a trained attorney?

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Answered on 12/17/10, 10:34 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Of course not. Practicing law without a license is a crime.

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Answered on 12/17/10, 2:45 pm
James Goff James R. Goff, Attorney at Law

The other answers are partially correct. It is best to be represented by an attorney. An arbitration requires that you be represented by an attorney though you can represent yourself. With regard to mediation, special education matters permit representation by an advocate who is not an attorney. Special education is primarily governed by Federal statutes that permit advocate representation in mediation.

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Answered on 12/18/10, 2:09 am


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