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"Both Sara and Stephanie are phenomenal mediators.  Their ability to facilitate and communicate practical solutions to complex situations is truly unmatched.  I would recommend their services to everyone and anyone looking for a mediator (as I have already done many times)."

Ari Malman, Esq.

“I have used Johnson Mediation Group for several years now and have had only positive experiences with everyone there.  Sara Johnson brings an empathetic yet no nonsense approach that has resulted in successful resolutions to some of my most difficult cases.  I have also mediated with Stephanie Suzanne on a number of occasions, and her experience as both a litigator and a CFI brings a unique and useful perspective that most mediators can’t offer.   Scheduling is always an ease with their office, too, since their calendars are available online.  I highly recommend Johnson Mediation Group.”

Sara Cates, Esq.

“I really wanted to thank you for an amazing job for our mediation.  I never thought it could be resolved and I am so grateful for your patience and professionalism.  I give you kudos for working with fighting people every day❤️ God has blessed you with such a gift.  Thank you so much.”

Douglas County Party

“Both Sara and Stephanie are extremely skilled and trained mediators who seek to help parties reach an amicable settlement. Both are professional and ensure that parties are comfortable in signing any agreements reached. I would highly recommend using either Sara or Stephanie for any mediation services you may need!”

Theresa Ferriolo, Esq.

“I use Sara Johnson as a mediator because she is very good at her job.  She is pleasant, funny, smart and able to read people very well.  Almost every case I bring to her gets settled because of her skills.  While she is excellent with English speaking parties, if you need a Spanish speaking mediator, her Spanish is simply impeccable.”

Madeline Wilson, J.D., CFI, PC 

“I have used Johnson Mediation Group for many many years for both my English and Spanish speaking clients. Sara's professional approach to the mediation issues and her ability to relate to the individual needs of the parties has led to significant successful results. Her success in resolving disputes speaks volumes of her abilities. The addition of Stephanie Suzanne handling CFI responsibilities is a real plus to the group. Stephanie's thorough investigation and identification of the needs of the children is displayed in her comprehensive reports.”

M. Evan Sweet, Esq.

“Both Sara and Stephanie truly care about the outcome of the mediation session. They are both thorough in their approach and they offer creative solutions to help both parties reach a compromise. They are fair, patient, and understanding, but are also firm when needed. Their extensive knowledge of family law is helpful, especially when one party is unrepresented. I would highly recommend either of them for mediation in any family law case.”

Courtney Baldwin, Esq.

"I have been working with Sara, and more recently with Stephanie, for many years.  I have always found them, and continue to find them, excellent at their trade.  They are both very talented mediators who make their best efforts to facilitate settlements, while being fair and unbiased to the parties.  They are always very patient and respectfully of my clients, as well, which is very important, given the highly-emotional nature of their, and our, work.  I will continue to use Johnson Mediation Group as my "go-to" mediators, and I  highly recommend them."

Ari Gould, Esq.

“I have mediated with Sara on a number of occasions in my family law cases. I have always found Sara to be compassionate to individuals who are going through a difficult chapter in life. At the same time, Sara is able to offer very direct and thorough solutions to help create a path forward for families. I would highly recommend Sara as a mediator.”

Emily Koekkoek, Esq.

“As a family law attorney, my go-to for the Denver metro area is Johnson Mediation Group. Sara is extremely effective at negotiating without forgetting the human component to emotional issues like divorce and child custody. Stephanie is equally as talented in her abilities. I recommend them without reservation.”

Brooke Shafranak, Esq.

“I have always found Sara to be a knowledgeable and helpful mediator.  I believe she helps clients understand what may or may not be realistic in their desires and often come up with solutions that even the attorneys’ had not thought of to resolve a problem.  I feel like she does go the extra mile.”

Jennifer Holt, Esq.  

“I highly recommend Sara Johnson as a family law mediator. Sara brings a combination of extensive family law knowledge, professionalism, and compassion that is necessary to effectively resolve complex and emotional domestic relations disputes. I truly appreciate Sara’s ability to quickly isolate the root of a conflict, and provide creative and fair solutions to the parties.”

Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, Esq.

“Sara is a fantastic mediator and resource for Parties going through a divorce or child custody case.  She is efficient with time, offers creative solutions, and can push parties when necessary.  She is kind and approachable, but knows how to frame the discussion in a productive way to move the Parties towards settlement.  Her wheels are always turning, so she is already ready with a new solution or option the parties haven’t considered – you cannot go wrong mediating with Sara.”

Paige Gleason, Esq.

“I regularly work with Sara for mediation. She is thoughtful, has a thorough understanding of family law in Colorado, and works hard understand clients’ needs while providing a realistic framework for excellent settlements. I’ll continue to choose her as a mediator, and I would recommend her to colleagues and to clients.”

Karen Lamprey, Esq.

“I have had the opportunity to work with Sara Johnson as mediator on several cases and each time have found her to be a strong mediator capable of facilitating communication even in very difficult situations. I have found Sara to be incredibly effective at moving parties towards resolution.”

Amanda Reeves, Esq.

"Sara is a great mediator, my go-to person for ADR, such a wonderful voice of reason to an emotionally charged legal environment!"

Jennifer Carty, Esq.

“Sara Johnson is an excellent mediator.  She always empathizes with the Parties while also providing practical and realistic suggestions in an on-going effort to get the matter settled.”

Jessica Bryant, Esq.

"I have practiced law for many years and have had the privilege of using Sara Johnson as a mediator in a number of cases. I found my experience with Ms. Johnson a mediator extremely competent, both in knowledge of the law and ability to relate to people.  I also appreciate her no nonsense, result driven approach. I would recommend Sara Johnson without reservation."  

John Prater Sr. Esq. 

“I have mediated numerous cases with Sara Johnson and the majority of those cases have settled and a Memorandum of Understanding executed by the parties and counsel at the conclusion of the mediation.  Sara is an excellent, if not exceptional mediator, who always begins a session with a smile (and ends with a smile) and who understands not only family law, but of equal importance, understands people. Sara relates to what each party is going through and perceives when someone just needs to be “heard,” and has the patience and empathy to let each party express himself/herself. You cannot go wrong with mediating a case with Sara. I highly recommend her!”

Kerri Lego, Esq.

“Sara Johnson is professional and practical.  She has helped settle several contested family law cases for our firm.  We endorse her without hesitation.”

Genet Johnson, Esq.

“Ms. Johnson is one of my preferred mediators for domestic relations cases. She has an ability to get right to the heart of the matter, and her direct approach is very effective. If she is not able to help parties resolve their disputes, it is usually because one party has very unrealistic positions. I would not hesitate to recommend her services!”

Janie Cox, Esq.

"I have had the fortune of being assigned to Sara Johnson (by Mara who is amazing) through the Office of Dispute Resolution for several family law mediations (divorce, child custody and support, maintenance). I think Sara has a unique ability to get the parties to be reasonable in very difficult times. I find her to be very ethical in her handling of parties and very informative to both sides. She is fair. She is creative in coming up with agreement both parties find acceptable. She's knowledgeable. I highly recommend her. "

Linda Lee, Esq.

"I'm so grateful to Sara for helping bring some peace back into our family"

Prose client, Denver

"Sara is our clinic's Go-To Mediator!  Her knowledge, patience, and persuasive approach in mediation sets them up for success. My clients, especially the Spanish speakers, feel heard and understood regardless of the outcome. That is truly a sign of a skilled mediator in any language!"

Jose Escobar, Esq.

"Sara Johnson was a joy to have as a mediator in our mediation program at Denver Juvenile Court. She is bilingual-Spanish and was always a professional in working with our families. These were some of the most difficult cases to mediate but she was always available and willing to work with these families."

Barbara Bosley, former Family Court Facilitator, Denver JV Court

"Sara and her staff are great to work with. She offers creative solutions to resolve even the most complicated of scenarios."

Aaron Elinoff, Esq.