Settlements. Signatures. Simplified.
Your Trusted Partner for Dispute Resolution and Mobile Notary Services
Professional Philosophy
The Peace: Every dispute has a solution waiting to be uncovered. My role as a mediator is to facilitate dialogue, respect diverse perspectives, and guide parties toward a collaborative, sustainable resolution.
The Papers: Integrity is in the execution. Drawing on over a decade of legal practice, I bring a standard of analytical precision to every appointment—ensuring that every signature is properly authenticated and every document is notarized with the highest level of accuracy and professional rigor.
About Tonya…
Tonya Cox is a dedicated attorney, neutral mediator, and notary public committed to helping individuals and businesses navigate conflict with dignity, precision, and a focus on the future. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of alternative dispute resolution, Tonya specializes in fostering the clear communication and mutual understanding necessary to resolve even the most persistent disputes.
As an attorney, Tonya brings a sharp legal perspective to the mediation table, ensuring that the process is grounded in integrity and professional standards. Tonya is known for a patient, persistent approach, working tirelessly to help parties find common ground and reach settlements that prioritize peace of mind and long-term resolution. By entrusting their disputes into Tonya’s capable hands, clients find a supportive environment where complex legal issues are met with human-centered solutions.
Complementing this resolution-focused practice, Tonya provides comprehensive mobile notary services that extend far beyond the mediation table. Whether you are finalizing a settlement or securing your family's future, Tonya provides more than just a signature—she offers a seamless, reliable experience designed to move your business and your life forward.
Tonya’s practice is built on the foundation of being a Neutral. Whether she’s facilitating a complex mediation or performing a mobile loan signing of high-stakes real estate transactions, Tonya brings an impartial, detail-oriented approach to every appointment. She understands that many notarizations involve sensitive life transitions—such as estate planning or healthcare decisions—and she prides herself on providing a calm, professional, and discreet service at your home, office, or care facility. With a commitment to accuracy and convenience, Tonya is also available for certifying documents and administering oaths, ensuring your most important legal matters are handled with the highest level of care.
When Tonya is not assisting clients with their dispute resolution and document needs, she’s an active member of the local professional community, dedicated to upholding the high standards of the State of California's legal services.
Education & Background
Tonya Cox is an Attorney, Mediator, Notary Public, and Multi-Certified Signing Agent who brings over a decade of sophisticated legal experience to the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles communities. With a robust career as an attorney specializing in business immigration, entertainment law, and global mobility, she has navigated complex federal regulations for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Netflix and The Walt Disney Company. Her unique background allows her to bridge the intersection of rigorous legal compliance and the human element of professional and personal transitions.
Tonya’s approach is defined by her “Peace & Papers” philosophy—a commitment to combining a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with the meticulous precision required to manage high-stakes legal documentation. By leveraging her sharp analytical skills and extensive experience facilitating communication between diverse parties, she provides a unique, attorney-trained perspective that ensures every "piece of the puzzle"—whether a legal settlement or a critical loan document—is handled with the highest level of professional care.
Her transition into mediation and notary services is a natural evolution of her legal career. Tonya is dedicated to fostering out-of-court resolutions and providing accessible, expert mobile notary services that offer her clients clarity, compliance, and ultimate peace of mind.
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Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Training: Completed 25 hours of intensive court-annexed mediation training focused on litigated cases.
Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Volunteer Panel (MVP): Approved Panelist
Cross-Cultural Negotiation: Tonya’s background in business immigration provides her with a sophisticated understanding of cross-cultural communication and the nuances of diverse perspectives in dispute resolution.
Specializations
Drawing on over a decade of legal experience and specialized training, Tonya Cox offers a neutral, solution-oriented approach to resolving civil disputes in the following categories:
Contracts & Business
Real Property/Real Estate
Landlord-Tenant
International & Human Rights
Immigration
Personal Injury
Consumer-Merchant
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California Notary Public: Commissioned by the State of California.
Certified Signing Agent: Trained and Multi-certified, including certification from the National Notary Association, the industry standard for excellence in loan signings.
Analytical Precision: Bringing the meticulous eye of an immigration attorney to the notary field. In a world where a single missing signature can delay a life-changing process, Tonya ensures every document is executed with total accuracy.
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The Cox Firm | Attorney at Law / Owner: Drafts and negotiates complex entertainment agreements and provides strategic advice on intellectual property, rights of publicity, and legal obligations.
Netflix, Inc. | Counsel, Minors, Immigration & Diligence: Managed end-to-end immigration support for live-action and animated productions, advising internal stakeholders on complex visa journeys and legal compliance.
The Walt Disney Company | Sr. Immigration Specialist: Directed complex employment-based immigration cases from start to completion, ensuring legal compliance and maximum efficiency for global mobility initiatives.
Nonoichi Board of Education (Ishikawa, Japan) | Assistant Language Teacher: Facilitated cross-cultural communication and language education, enhancing a foundational global lens for navigating modern dispute resolution.
Santorini Law Firm | Law Clerk: Drafted live performance contracts and artist riders, assisting in the successful negotiation of complex terms between talent and vendors. Managed personal injury claims and sensitive family law matters.
United Nations, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (Arusha, Tanzania) | Legal Intern: Interviewed witnesses and victims in preparation for trials of human rights violations and crimes of genocide. Assisted in trial preparation and composed trial motions regarding international human rights law.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Texas | Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jeff Bohm: Composed memorandum opinions and conducted deep legal research on bankruptcy matters directly for the Court.
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) | Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) | Jesse H. Jones School of Business, Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Media Arts | Clark Atlanta University
Our Services
Peace & Papers provides professional and neutral Mediation services to help individuals and businesses resolve disputes and lawsuits efficiently outside of the courtroom. We specialize in fostering productive dialogue to reach mutually beneficial agreements, saving our clients time, stress, and legal expenses.
Complementing Peace & Papers’ dispute resolution services, we offer Mobile Notary services, bringing official document authentication directly to your home, office, or any convenient location. Whether you are settling a complex legal matter, executing real estate loan documents, notarizing estate planning documents, or simply need a signature verified, we provide a seamless, reliable, and mobile experience designed to move your business and life forward.
DISCLAIMER: While Tonya Cox is a licensed attorney in the State of California, Peace & Papers is a mediation and notary service provider. Engaging these services does not create an attorney-client relationship. Tonya Cox does not provide legal advice or legal representation in her capacity as a Mediator or Notary Public.
A well-rounded package offering more features and flexibility to support your growing needs.
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We provide professional mediation services designed to facilitate open communication and effective conflict resolution. Whether you are navigating family matters, workplace disputes, or civil disagreements, we offer a neutral space—either virtually or at a location of your choice—to help you reach a sustainable agreement. At Peace & Papers, our goal is to provide a path forward that saves time, reduces stress, restores peace of mind, and preserves relationships. See Mediation & Fee Info Tab for additional information.
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We provide full-service mobile notary support, bringing professional signing services directly to you. We travel to private residences, offices, healthcare facilities, and other mutually convenient locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles area. See Notary Pricing & FAQs Tab for additional information.
Mediation & Fee Info
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Where We Meet: At Peace & Papers, we believe the environment plays a crucial role in reaching a resolution. To make the process as seamless as possible, we offer several flexible options for your mediation session:
Virtual Mediation: Secure, high-quality video conferencing for parties who prefer the convenience of participating from their own home or office.
In-Person Sessions: We provide in-person mediation services throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and are available for travel to other regions as requested.
Coordinated Logistics: We work closely with all counsel and parties to select a format and location that best fosters open communication and effective problem-solving.
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Our Fee Structure: We offer adaptable scheduling and competitive rates designed to meet the specific needs of each case. We typically offer Full-Day or Half-Day sessions. A final quote for professional fees is provided prior to the confirmation of every session. To secure your requested date on our calendar, the following deposit structure applies for the 2026–2027 calendar year:
Scheduling Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required at the time of booking to reserve your date.
Standard Hours: Mediations are generally conducted Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Mediation Preparation: To ensure a productive session, we highly recommend an initial telephonic conference with all parties. While the initial intake is included, any extensive additional pre-mediation consulting requested will be billed at our standard hourly rate.
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General Information
Full-Day Sessions: Typically scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The flat fee includes all pre-mediation preparation, comprehensive brief review, and travel within the Greater Los Angeles area.
Half-Day Sessions: These 4-hour blocks are available starting at 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. The fee covers one hour of document review, pre-mediation intake, and local travel. If the parties wish to extend the session beyond the allotted four hours, we are often available to continue into the evening at an hourly rate.
Facilities: In-person sessions can be hosted at a location provided by the parties or conference room facilities can be arranged by Peace & Papers. Any associated venue or room rental fees are the responsibility of the participants.
Payment Allocation: Unless a different written agreement is provided at the time of scheduling, all fees will be divided and billed equally among the participating parties.
Deadlines: To confirm your reservation, the $1,500 deposit must be received within three (3) business days of booking. The remaining balance for the session is due, in full, ten (10) days prior to the mediation date.
Cancellations & Rescheduling: We value our clients' time and maintain a dedicated schedule. Any session cancelled within five (5) business days of the confirmed date may be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the remaining balance, unless the matter is promptly rescheduled or the time slot is filled by another case.
Responsibility for Payment: Parties and their respective legal counsel are jointly and severally responsible for the timely payment of all mediation fees and costs.
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To ensure the highest level of confidentiality and focus, we manage all mediation inquiries via email or our secure online contact form. This allows for a preliminary review of your needs and ensures that we can provide a comprehensive response regarding availability, fees, and the mediation process.
Preferred Methods of Contact:
Online Request: To help us understand your needs, we invite you to connect with us by clicking the Work With Us button below.
Email: tcox@peaceandpapers.com
Communication Policy: Inquiries are typically reviewed within one business day. As Tonya is often in session during the day, email allows for a clear record of communication and helps in coordinating schedules between multiple parties.
When reaching out: To help us better understand the scope of your needs, please provide the following initial information:
Nature of the Dispute: A brief, high-level overview of the matter (e.g., business/contract dispute, landlord-tenant, personal injury, etc).
Parties Involved: The names of the parties involved (required for a standard conflict-of-interest check).
Current Status: Is there an active court case, or are you seeking a pre-litigation resolution?
Timeline: Any upcoming deadlines or your preferred timeframe for scheduling a session.
Notary Pricing & Frequently Asked Questions
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A notarization is an official act performed by a Notary Public—an impartial officer appointed by the state—to serve as a fraud deterrent. It is required when the receiver of a document needs formal assurance that the signer has been properly identified. This process is designed to prevent unauthorized individuals from signing someone else's name to a transaction or legal document.
When a notary performs a notarization, they are notarizing the signature and not the document itself. The process confirms that the signer provided satisfactory evidence, as recognized by the State of California, to prove they are the person they claim to be.
The process typically involves three key components:
Identity Verification: The notary confirms the signer’s identity through valid, government-issued physical identification.
Voluntariness and Awareness: The notary ensures the signer understands the document’s significance and is signing of their own free will, without coercion.
Oaths or Affirmations: Depending on the document type, the process may require the notary to administer a verbal oath or affirmation in addition to witnessing the signature.
By acting as a neutral witness, the notary provides a "seal of trust," allowing the document to be recognized as a legally binding and authentic record by courts, banks, and government agencies.
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As a commissioned Notary Public in California, I am authorized to notarize any document allowed by state law. My services cover a broad spectrum of needs, ranging from general notarial acts to specialized legal and financial packages.
Commonly Notarized Documents Include:
Estate Planning: Living Trusts, Wills (with proper witness requirements), Financial Power of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives.
Legal & Court Documents: Affidavits, Sworn Statements, Adoption paperwork, and Domestic Partnership filings.
Family & Personal: Minor Travel Consent forms, Parental Consent for Passports, and Bills of Sale for automotive or personal property.
Business & Commercial: Contracts, Partnership Agreements, and various corporate certifications.
Specialized Services In addition to general notary work, I am a multi-certified Signing Agent and can notarize Real Estate Loan Signings, ensuring that these high-stakes documents are executed with precision and care.
Not sure if your document can be notarized? If you are unsure whether your specific document requires a notary or is eligible for notarization in California, please feel free to inquire before scheduling. I am happy to review your requirements to ensure we are prepared for a successful appointment.
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To ensure a smooth and successful signing, please have the following ready at the time of the appointment:
1. Proper Identification: Every person signing the document must appear in person and present a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID (e.g., a Driver’s License, State-issued ID card, or a U.S. Passport).
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of acceptable identification. If you intend to use a different form of ID, please contact me in advance to ensure it meets California’s strict requirements for "satisfactory evidence" of identity.
Important Note: Per California law, ID must be in its physical form. We cannot accept digital IDs, photocopies, or photos of your ID.
Military IDs: Please be aware that many Military IDs do not meet California’s specific requirements for satisfactory evidence of identity. If you plan to use a Military ID, please contact me in advance to confirm if additional identification is required.
2. Your Documents: Please have your documents completed and ready to sign. To ensure the integrity of the notarization and to avoid any potential errors, we recommend waiting to sign and date your documents until your notary appointment.
3. Witnesses (if required): Please check your document beforehand to see if it requires witnesses in addition to the notary. If so, they must be present at the time of signing.
Witness Requirements: They must be at least 18 years old, have no financial or beneficial interest in the document, and not be named within the paperwork.
Providing Witnesses: Generally, you are responsible for providing your own witnesses. Please let us know if you are unsure if your document requires them.
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As a mobile service, the notary travels directly to your location to provide convenient, on-site support (there is no office to stop by). This eliminates the need for you to travel or wait in line at a retail location.
Service Areas - Primary service is provided throughout the San Gabriel Valley and extended portions of Los Angeles County. This includes:
San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Alhambra, Temple City, San Marino, and surrounding cities.
Greater Los Angeles: Downtown LA, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, and nearby communities.
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Fees for mobile notary services consist of the state-regulated notary fee plus a mobile travel and convenience fee. To ensure transparency, an individual final quote is provided prior to confirming every appointment.
1. California State-Regulated Fees: The State of California mandates a fee of $15 per notarized signature.
2. Mobile Travel & Convenience Fees: This fee covers the time, fuel, and travel required to bring notary services directly to you.
Standard Locations ($35): Includes private residences, offices, coffee shops, restaurants, or curbside meetings within the service area.
Care Facilities ($50): Includes hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities. These locations require additional time for parking, security check-in, and navigating the facility.
3. Specialized Flat Rates & Group Rates:
Estate Plans & Real Estate: Flat total rates (rather than per-signature fees) are available for comprehensive Living Trust packages and Real Estate transactions.
Group Rates: Discounted rates are available for sessions requiring 15 or more notarized signatures.
Payment Methods: Payment is due at the time of service via Cash, Zelle, or Tap & Pay. Please note that the notary does not carry cash for change; please plan accordingly.
Important Policies:
Non-Refundable Travel Fee: The mobile travel fee is earned upon the notary's arrival at the appointment. This fee will be charged even if the notarization cannot be completed due to:
Inability to provide satisfactory identification as required by California law.
Inability to meet the legal competency and awareness requirements for the signer.
The document being incomplete or unready for notarization.
Finality of Services: All transactions are final. No refunds are provided once the notary service has been performed.
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All services are provided by appointment only to ensure each client receives dedicated time and attention.
Ways to Connect:
Phone & Text: (310) 735-3323 – Texting is often the fastest way to check for same-day mobile availability.
Online Request: Fill out the Contact Form below for a personalized quote.
Communication Policy: Please leave a detailed message or send a text with your request. If I am currently in a signing or a mediation session, I will return your communication as soon as possible.
Service Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Appointments outside of regular hours may be available upon request.
When reaching out, please include:
The type of document(s) you need notarized.
The total number of signatures requiring notarization.
The specific location (city or name of the facility).
Your preferred date and time.