Judicial arbitration is a binding or non-binding process where an arbitrator applies the law to the facts of the case and issues an award. This fee arbitration program is an informal, confidential, impartial, and lower cost avenue for resolving fee disputes between lawyers and clients.JAMS San Diego Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services. 401 B Street, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92101. 619-236-1848. Hoge Law Firm in San Diego, California, can place you in touch with a lawyer to help you decide if arbitration is the best avenue for dispute resolution. Arbitration is an underutilized resource for legal disputes. Learn more about arbitration, the process and its benefits. Once the arbitrator is selected, a hearing is scheduled in a fairly short time frame.