Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Civil Cases

Most civil disputes are resolved without filing a lawsuit, and most civil lawsuits are resolved without a trial. The courts and others offer a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes to help people resolve disputes without a trial. ADR is usually less formal, less expensive, and less time-consuming than a trial. ADR can also give people more opportunity to determine when and how their dispute will be resolved. To learn more about ADR in general and the ADR programs available in the trial courts, click on the links below.

Court ADR Programs for Civil Cases Link to information about ADR programs in California trial courts.	Types of ADR Learn about the different ADR processes for solving legal disputes.
ADR for Self-Represented Litigants Link to information about ADR in the California Courts Self-Help Center.	Benefits of ADR Learn about the benefits of ADR.
Videos of ADR Watch video clips demonstrating ADR processes.

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