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Departments Changes

Effective October 28, 2026:

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Owen, Richard D. Detailed Information

Arbitrator

Name: Owen, Richard D.
Office: Mediator and Arbitrator
Address: 2209 Terrace Way
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Phone: (818) 749-6308
Fax: (661) 836-1440
Email: richowen@bak.rr.com
Fees: $250/hour with 2 hour minimum; $2,000/day with unlimited hours.
Administrative Costs: None
Expenses: By the parties if any incurred.
Deposit: $500 (50% refundable if mediation is cancelled)
Cancellation Policy: Continuances upon agreement of the parties on reasonable notice.
Repayment Policy: By agreement of the parties; reserved time to be paid 10 days prior to the mediation.
Multilingual Ability: None
Area of emphasis: Bankruptcy

Business/Contract

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Product Liability

Professional Malpractice

Real Property

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