Geraldine Moya Anderson-Kriel

Professional Mediator

Verified

R1,900 / hr

Day rates & packages available

Johannesburg

Available Online

About

Geraldine is an admitted Legal Practitioner with High Court appearance and founder of her own lawfirm Anderson-Kriel Attorneys for over 18 years. She is also the founder of Anderson-Kühn – Dispute Resolution Simplified. She is an Accredited Mediator and listed on the ADR TG Platform for High Court - specialising in family, civil, and commercial disputes. She offers a warm, down-to-earth space for anyone navigating tough family, personal, or civil disagreements. Rather than enduring expensive and stressful court litigation, she helps opposing parties step away from traditional battles to sit down and work through their issues together. Backed by years of experience and a calm, balanced approach, she ensures that everyone feels heard while keeping the pressure to a minimum. Ultimately, her goal is to help you resolve conflicts smoothly, save valuable time and money, and move forward with peace of mind.

Approach

Geraldine approaches each matter on the individual needs and wants which is the forefront of her strategy, all while meticulously upholding the law (in the shadow of the law) to ensure the most favourable outcome. Above all, the best interests of each party and justice remain her paramount concern in both Family and Civil disputes. By blending deep legal insight with real empathy, she guides both sides toward fair, lasting solutions that respect everyone involved. Geraldine specifically helps parties’ step away from courtroom battles and work together on real, practical solutions. Children always come first in her process - she works closely with both sides to build smooth parenting plans and clear maintenance agreements that reduce stress for everyone. With her legal background and a lot of heart, she helps you protect what matters most and find a calm, confident way forward.

Fee Schedule & Rates

Base Hourly Rate:R1,900 / hr

Half-Day (Up to 4h):R7,200

Full-Day (Up to 8h):R11,000

Overtime Rate:R1,900 / hr

Standard Inclusions:

Includes 30 Minutes pre-mediation/Intro session. Excludes case preparation (per hour) and preliminary intake administration fee (R800.00 non refundable).

Contact

geraldine@anderson-kriel.co.za

+27845847145

Specialties

Legal

Family

Civil

Commercial

Intellectual Property

Consumer Disputes

Corporate & Partnerships

Contract Disputes

Property & Landlord/Tenant

Debt Collection & Credit Act

General Civil Claims

Franchise Disputes

Qualifications

- LLB (RAU - 2004) - HDip Cyber Law (RAU / UJ - 2006) - Admitted Attorney / Legal Practitioner (2007) - Accredited Debt Councellor (Damelin 2008 - 99%) - Right of Appearance in the High Court South Africa (2015) - 40-Hour Divorce and Family Mediation (SJA - NABFAM 2023 - 100%) - Applied Psychology for Mediators (NAMFAM 2024 -100%) - List of over a 100 other courses, webinars and training list in ADR since 2021 available on request.

Languages

English

Afrikaans

Credentials

LLB (RAU - 2004)
HDip Cyber Law (RAU / UJ - 2006)
Admitted Attorney / Legal Practitioner (2007)
Accredited Debt Councellor (Damelin 2008 - 99%)
Right of Appearance in the High Court South Africa (2015)
40-Hour Divorce and Family Mediation (SJA - NABFAM 2023 - 100%)
Applied Psychology for Mediators (NAMFAM 2024 -100%)
List of over a 100 other courses, webinars and training list in ADR since 2021 available on request.
Member of Legal Practice Council (since 2008)
Member of Johannesburg Attorneys Association (since 2018)
Member of Social Justice Association of ADR Practitioners (since 2023)
EXCO Member Social Justice Foundation (since 2024)
Contributor to ProBono.Org & Alternative Conflict Resolution in One-Child-A-Year ADR Children's Court Project (2025 & 2026)

Latest Accreditation

SJA - NABFAM and ADRP-SA accredited mediator (2026 - since 2024) SJA - Certified Maintenance Mediator (CMM) (2026)

Professional Accreditation & Qualifications

Family Court (NABFAM)

Accreditation Body: SJA

Accredited under National Advisory Board on Family Mediation standards.

View NABFAM Certificate

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