Hey there, I am

Steve
Lopez

Experienced
Spanish
Speaking Mediator

and Los Angeles Mediator

A Little Bit
About Mediator

I am a fully bilingual Spanish-speaking attorney and mediator with over 23 years of trial experience and 9+ years dedicated to mediation, helping individuals, families, and businesses resolve civil, family, probate, real estate, and commercial disputes. My extensive courtroom background enables me to assess legal risks, explain likely outcomes, and guide parties toward practical, lasting agreements. Combining evaluative and facilitative mediation techniques, I provide a respectful, culturally sensitive process focused on clarity, collaboration, and efficient resolution—helping clients avoid the financial and emotional costs of prolonged litigation.

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Education &
Qualifications

A foundation built on rigorous legal training and
specialized study in negotiation and
peacebuilding.

California State University, Long Beach

BS, Electrical Engineering

Undergraduate foundation in analytical problem-
solving and technical rigor.

Southwestern Law School

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Trained in complex litigation, civil procedure, and dispute resolution frameworks.

State Bar of California

Licensed Attorney

Undergraduate foundation in analytical problem-
solving and technical rigor.

California State University, Dominguez Hills

MA, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding

Advanced study in mediation theory, cross-cultural negotiation, and restorative practice

Continuing Professional Training

Certified Mediator

Undergraduate foundation in analytical problem- solving and technical rigor.

One mediator.
A full spectrum of disputes.

Real Estate

Pre-Litigation Mediation

Business Litigation

Community Associations

Condominiums

Contract Disputes

Customer List Disputes

Construction

Disability and Disability Access

Discrimination

Employment

Landlord/Tenant

Libel & Slander

Family Businesses

Mortgage Foreclosure

Noncompetition Agreements

Partnerships

Probate & Trust Litigation

Decades of practice.
A career devoted to resolution.

Daily Settlement Officer – Family Law Division, Los Angeles Superior Court (Whittier Courthouse)

Over two decades practicing law across family, probate, and civil disputes in Southern California courts.

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Mediator – Center for Conflict Resolution

Serving as a neutral mediator, guiding hundreds of families and businesses toward practical, private resolutions.

Mediation Panelist – Los Angeles Superior Court, Civil Division

Extensive courtroom and mediation experience in dissolution, parenting plans, and support matters.

Real Estate Mediation Across
Southern California

Los Angeles

Orange Country

Riverside Country

San Bernardino County

Ventura Country

Start today

Take the first step toward resolution.

A confidential mediation session can help resolve disputes
faster, reduce legal costs, and provide practical solutions
without the uncertainty of lengthy litigation.