What is Mediation?

Mediation is a process in which people in dispute meet voluntarily with two trained, neutral mediators, who help the parties reach their own solution to the problem. The goal in mediation is to find a realistic, lasting agreenment that will eliminate the need for legal action having to be taken by either party.


How do I sign up?

Just call or come by either Dispute Resolution Center office at:

Jefferson County Courthouse
215 Franklin
Suite 131A
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 835-8747
(409) 727-2191, ext. 8747
FAX: (409) 784-5811
E-Mail Mediation

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse
525 Lake Shore Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 983-8317
(409) 727-2191, ext. 8317
FAX: (409) 983-8303

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.


Be prepared to give a brief summary of your dispute and have available names, addresses, and phone numbers of the other party(s). We will notify the other party(s) involved and confirm dates for your mediation hearing.