John Elijah Roach

John Elijah Roach

4.2
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 6 years

Family Lawyer at Burnsville, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant, Criminal Defense

1500 McAndrews Rd. W, Suite 244, Burnsville, MN

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 6 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2019

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Elijah Roach

1500 McAndrews Rd. W, Suite 244, Burnsville, MN, 55337

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John Elijah Roach's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Cam | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you John!

John was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He explained everything clearly, kept me updated, and made the whole process less stressful. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for reliable legal help John is an excellent lawyer and very versatile between housing/renting la...ws and criminal defense!

Posted by Ryan | September 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I hired Mr. Roach for a retaliatory eviction case I was facing. In my first conversation with John I was impressed with his knowledge in this area of law, confidence, and his professionalism. Case dismissed in literally 5 minutes. I can, and will highly recommend Attorney Roach to anyone in need of a... good Landlord/Tennant dispute lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Inexperienced

He lost my case which was a simple one according to him. If I could give John Roach a zero, I would. He's inexperienced, and he did barely the bare minimum for the 3,000 dollars I paid him!, dont believe those reviews and awards on Mr Roach website, he got his retain fee and left.

Posted by Naly | April 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal attorney

I am writing this review about my experience working with Attorney John E. Roach who recently helped me remove my children from their abusive grandparent's home. From the very beginning of my case, John demonstrated a deep commitment to protecting my children's safety and well-being. John was incr...edibly knowledgeable about the laws and regulations governing child custody cases, and he used this expertise to build a strong case in my favor. He was also very attentive to my needs and concerns, and he always made sure that I was thoroughly informed and involved in the decision-making process. Most importantly, John showed genuine empathy and compassion for my, and my children's, situation. He understood the urgency of my case and worked tirelessly to ensure that my children were removed from the abusive environment as quickly and safely as possible. He also provided me with emotional support throughout the process, which was incredibly helpful and needed during such a difficult time. Thanks to John's hard work and dedication, I was able to secure custody of my children and remove them from harm's way. I am beyond grateful to have had such a skilled and compassionate attorney representing me in this difficult situation. Overall, I would highly recommend Attorney John E. Roach to anyone who is facing a difficult custody battle, especially in cases involving abuse or neglect. He is truly an exceptional attorney who cares deeply about his clients and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for them and their families.

Posted by JoAnna | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney !

He was very helpful and easy to talk to. Good communication and listened to all the details.

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John Elijah Roach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Al-Zouhayli

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Roach is one of my law partners as well and one of my best friends. John is an attorney that you can trust. John doesn't miss anything and clients enjoy peace of mind knowing that he is working their case."

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Daniel McGuire

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"John's work ethic, diligence, and competence in divorce, child custody, and family law matters is impeccable."

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Daniel McGuire

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

2025 Minnesota Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers

2024

2024 Minnesota Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers

2023

2023 Minnesota Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers

2022

2022 Minnesota Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers

2021

2021 Minnesota Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers

2017

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner, Roach Law PLLC

2019 - 2024

Attorney and Partner, RAM Law PLLC

Associations

2019 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

High Conflict Divorce Case

Award of Custody and Parenting Time in Favor of Client

Complex Eviction Case During Eviction Moratorium

Eviction Judgment Entered in Favor of Client

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Education

N/A

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Publications

2022

RAM Law PLLC - Legal Blog Differences in Minnesota Tenancies

2021

RAM Law PLLC - Legal Blog Minnesota Eviction Moratorium Off-Ramp

Languages

English

Activity

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