Free Mediation Services for Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties
August 14, 2025 | Features
Are you a citizen with a dispute? Are you a small business owner?
Have you ever delt with customer complaints, contract disputes, or landlord/tenant issues?
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit offers a FREE and voluntary mediation program to help resolve
conflicts—before they escalate into costly litigation.
Programs Available
- Citizen Dispute Settlement Program
- Resolve common issues like:
- Customer/vendor disputes
- Landlord/tenant matters
- Debt & contract issues
- Neighborhood or HOA problems
- Employer/employee disagreements
- Property damages
- Pre-Filing Family Mediation
- Work through family matters before filing in court, including:
- Parenting plans
- Divorce planning
- Co-parenting issues
- Time-sharing
The Court Process Can Be Delayed – Try Mediation First!
Why Choose Mediation?
Free to both parties Confidential & voluntary Faster and less stressful than court
Improves communication between parties
Learn More https://jud12.flcourts.org/Programs/Citizen-Dispute-Settlement
Have Questions? Contact:
Leigh Overton
Sarasota County Citizen Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP) Coordinator
941-861-7833 | [email protected]