The Fulton County Justice Center will be open for regular business hours (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) during the World Cup (June 11 - July 15), although some services may be available on a limited basis, especially on game days. Some services and court proceedings may have virtual/on-line options or requirements during these dates. Additional information can be found on the ATLANTA (June 15, 2026)—It's widely known that Fulton County operates the busiest courts in the entire state. Yet, working beyond the spotlight's glare is the dedicated team in the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The three-person unit helps divert thousands of cases away from courtrooms to mediation, which relieves the pressure of Fulton County's high caseloads.
In 2025, ADR and its partners, Justice Center of Atlanta and Atlanta Arbitration and Mediation Services, LLC, successfully mediated more than 11,000 cases. On its own, the small but mighty unit handles up to 75 mediation cases every month. That means more time for judges to focus on more complex matters before the court.
"ADR serves as a bridge from tough legal disputes to collaboration, accountability, and resolution without the burden of prolonged litigation," said the ADR team.
The goal of ADR is to promote fairness, efficiency, and respect while helping parties reach mutually acceptable resolutions. Alternative Dispute Resolution offers adversaries different paths to settlement besides traditional litigation following a court order from a judge. ADR also provides opportunities for early, party-driven, fair resolution of conflicts through mediation. The result is time and money saved for all involved.
Fulton County ADR was created in 1976, and 50 years later more than half of the cases it mediates result in settlement. Despite the demands of a high-volume caseload, the ADR team remains committed to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the mediation process runs efficiently.
"The success of Alternative Dispute Resolution lies in its ability to empower individuals to actively participate in resolving their disputes. By providing a fair, efficient, and respectful process, ADR helps parties reach meaningful agreements while supporting the effective administration of justice," ADR staff said.