San Bernardino, California
Affordable, professional mediation services across Southern California
Cornerstone Mediation Services helps individuals, families, workplaces, churches, and communities resolve differences constructively, confidentially, and respectfully. Based in San Bernardino and serving clients across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, and California statewide via Zoom, Dr. Ayo Akingbemi provides a calm, impartial environment where parties can work toward practical and lasting resolution.
Call (951) 233-2874 or email info@cornerstonemediationservices.com
Meet your mediator
Founder & President
Dr. Ayo Akingbemi
Dr. Ayo Akingbemi is a certified mediator with more than 35 years of public and private sector experience in leadership, management, education, counseling, and community service. His approach is grounded in dignity, respect, fairness, confidentiality, active listening, mutual understanding, and collaborative problem-solving.
More about Dr. AkingbemiOur mediation services
Four core service areas, offered in person across Southern California and online via Zoom throughout the state where appropriate.
Civil & Community Mediation
Practical, confidential support for disputes involving individuals, businesses, property owners, neighbors, and community groups.
Learn moreWorkplace & Employment Mediation
Neutral, confidential support for employment disputes, team conflict, communication breakdowns, and workplace relationships.
Learn moreFamily Mediation
A calm, compassionate setting for difficult family issues, relationship disputes, and constructive communication.
Learn moreChurch & Faith-Based Mediation
Sensitive, impartial support for conflict within churches, ministries, leadership teams, and faith communities.
Learn moreOnline Mediation Available Across California
All four core mediation services may be delivered via Zoom where appropriate. This allows parties throughout California to take part from different locations through a confidential, structured process, with less travel and greater accessibility.
Why choose mediation?
Confidential and respectful
Mediation is generally confidential, subject to the arrangements and applicable exceptions explained before the session.
More affordable
A cost-effective alternative to prolonged conflict or litigation.
Preserves relationships
Wherever possible, mediation repairs rather than severs the relationship.
Flexible and practical
Scheduling and outcomes shaped around the people involved.
In person or online
Meet in San Bernardino or by secure Zoom anywhere in California.
Constructive outcomes
Focused on durable agreements that let everyone move forward.
You stay involved
The parties shape the outcome themselves — no decision is imposed on anyone.
How it works, in short
- Step 1
Inquire
- Step 2
Initial consultation
- Step 3
Intake information
- Step 4
Mediation session
- Step 5
Agreement / next steps
Fees and Payment
Cornerstone Mediation Services offers a complimentary initial consultation to discuss the nature of the dispute and whether mediation may be appropriate.
Mediation fees are discussed and agreed in advance and may depend on factors such as the nature of the matter, number of parties, format, and anticipated time required. A deposit may be required before a mediation session is reserved. Full payment arrangements will be explained before the mediation begins.
Please contact Cornerstone Mediation Services to discuss your matter and the most appropriate next step.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a confidential, no-obligation consultation to find out whether mediation is right for your situation.