Rev. RJ Dieken, Esq.

Attorney • Mediator • Conflict Resolution Professional

Civil • Family • Business • Estate • Community • Pre-Litigation Disputes

Serving Southern & Western Montana | Mobile & Virtual Mediation Throughout Montana
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Professional Overview

Rev. RJ Dieken, Esq. is an attorney, mediator, and ordained minister dedicated to helping individuals, families, businesses, and organizations resolve disputes through practical, confidential, and solution-focused mediation. Based in Montana, he provides mobile mediation services throughout southern and western Montana and conducts secure virtual mediations statewide.

Drawing upon his legal education, criminal justice background, and experience serving people through some of life's most challenging circumstances, RJ understands that conflict often involves more than legal issues alone. Successful mediation requires careful listening, thoughtful communication, and creative problem-solving that allows parties to reach durable agreements without unnecessary litigation.

His practice emphasizes respectful dialogue, informed decision-making, and practical resolutions that save clients time, expense, and emotional stress while allowing them to remain in control of the outcome.
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Why Choose Mediation?

RJ believes litigation is sometimes necessary—but often not the best place to begin.

Mediation offers parties the opportunity to:
• Resolve disputes privately
• Maintain control over important decisions
• Reduce legal expenses
• Resolve matters more quickly than litigation
• Preserve personal and business relationships
• Develop practical agreements that both parties help create
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Professional Background

RJ combines legal education with a lifelong commitment to public service and conflict resolution.

His professional background includes experience in:
• Criminal Defense
• Transportation Matters
• Juvenile Law
• DUI Defense
• Drug Offenses
• Estate Planning
• Client Counseling
• Negotiation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

That experience provides valuable insight into how disputes evolve and how many conflicts can be resolved before they become lengthy and expensive court proceedings.

Before entering the legal profession, Rev. RJ Dieken, Esq. spent 14 years as a professional commercial truck driver, transporting everything from Rocky Mountain doubles and fuel tankers to specialized 13-axle oversized truck and trailer combinations, commonly known as "superloads." During his driving career, he supported a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, wind energy, commercial construction, highway infrastructure, logging, and wildfire response, gaining firsthand experience with the operational challenges faced by businesses across Montana and the western United States.
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Mediation Philosophy

Every dispute has a story. RJ believes effective mediation begins by understanding the people behind the conflict—not simply the legal issues involved.

His goal is to create an environment where parties feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in developing their own solutions. Rather than imposing decisions, mediation allows participants to retain control over outcomes while reducing hostility and preserving important relationships whenever possible.
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Mobile Mediation Throughout Montana

Unlike many mediators who require clients to travel to an office, RJ operates a mobile mediation practice.

He is available to:
• Travel to mutually agreed locations
• Conduct on-site mediations
• Meet at attorney offices
• Meet at neutral conference facilities
• Conduct secure virtual mediations throughout Montana

This flexibility makes mediation more accessible for individuals, businesses, and communities throughout southern and western Montana.
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Why Clients Choose Rev. RJ Dieken, Esq.

Clients appreciate RJ's ability to combine legal knowledge with patience, professionalism, and a practical approach to conflict resolution.

His experience as an attorney, mediator, and ordained minister allows him to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds while helping parties navigate emotionally difficult disputes with dignity and respect.

Whether resolving family disagreements, business conflicts, civil disputes, or community matters, his focus remains the same:
Helping people reach practical, voluntary agreements without unnecessary courtroom litigation.
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Mediation Practice Areas