Thomas Roach

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Thomas Roach

also known as Tom Roach

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 49 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pasco, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

9221 Sandifur Parkway, Suite C, Pasco, WA

About Thomas

Biography

Over 30 Years of Experience & Thousands of Immigration Clients Helped!

Over 30 Years of Experience & Thousands of Immigration Clients Helped!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All Family-based, Employment-based, and Criminal Immigration Cases served. Please contact our office to schedule an Evaluation!

43 years | 19,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012 2011

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1976

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Roach & Bishop Law Offices, LLP

9221 Sandifur Parkway, Suite C, Pasco, WA, 99301-9241

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Thomas Roach's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Posted by Mark Buurmeijer | July 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great experience.

Thomas was the person who we first met to help me in getting my I485 done. He was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and patient with us through the whole process. I would deffinitly recommend him or his son Eamonn. The only problem I personally had was not with any of the attorneys, but I did ...find the communication between client and assistent to be somewhat lackluster.

Posted by Richard | December 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Immigration Case

Mr. Roach provided us with clear and frank answers to our questions and helped us to have realistic expectations for our case. Demonstrated excellent knowledge of the subject matter, process, and requirements to successfully navigate the Immigration and Naturalization system. Case was handled with ...professionalism and with minimal adjustments to anticipated billable hours, fees, misc. costs. We knew up front what our financial liability was, had a good estimate on the time-frames involved, clearly understood each step and requirement. After consulting with several attorney's Mr. Roach was clearly the most capable, have recommended him on several occasions and will continue to do so.

Posted by Marco | April 10, 2015

Complex Case

I had a very complex casedating back to 1976 when I came to this country as a child. Tom took the time to do the research and get answers to all the questions we had. Tom was able to supply the needed documentation and get my permanent residency and ultimately my US Citizenship. I am very thankfu...l and would highly reccomend Tom!

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2014

Outstanding lawyer, fantastic staff!

Tom and everyone in his office, including his son, who is also a lawyer in his firm, and his legal assistants were very helpful in every step of the way towards my getting my permanent residence status. I initially began with a different immigration lawyer, who actually did everything right, but I im...mediately noticed a difference when I transferred to Tom and his team. First of all, Tom and his team did everything in a very timely and efficient manner. They did a great job organizing our documents. No time was wasted in getting my paperwork filed. I was updated with e-mails and letters consistently. All our questions were answered in a very satisfactory manner in simple terms that we could understand. His legal assistants, Precilla and Rachel, were very helpful and treated us like good friends, not just clients. My husband and I were a little worried at first because the federal law extending immigration benefits to same-sex couples was still very new, but we felt very confident every step of the way. On my green card interview day, we were very confident and prepared, especially because Tom accompanied us. Even the front desk staff was great! We recommend Thomas Roach and his firm highly!!!

Posted by Yuriy | October 20, 2014

Tom Roach and his team are great!

I went with Tom Roach and his team a long journey from R-1 application to a Green Card. It was initial R-1 application, than extension (with additional request for evidence), than it was I-360 (change of status) application (again request for evidence), than Green Card application I-485. Every time I... knew that Tom Roach and his team are doing the best job. I could see how professional they are and how they pay attention to every detail. My Green Card application was a little problematic, because my son is handicapped and it is probability that he can become a "public charge". Unfortunately in our case it became an issue since we were immigrating through employment. But again Tom and his associates knew what to do. And my application was approved. I also appreciate that Tom allowed me to make monthly payments so it wouldn't be a burden for our family budget. It was a great experience and great lawyer who provides great service in every aspect.

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Thomas Roach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tom Youngjohn

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not simply a brilliant legal mind but a pillar of the immigration bar."

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Eamonn Roach

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Family member

"He's the best in the business and taught me everything I know. I continue to learn every day from his 30+ years of experience practicing Immigration Law."

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Jeremy Bishop

Immigration lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom is one of the hardest working lawyers I have ever met. He is organized, knowledgable, and dedicated to his work. I have recommended Tom to many clients, friends, and family members and will continue to do so."

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Chun Peng

Immigration lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom has extensive experience in family-based and employment-based immigration law. He is one of Washington State's top immigration lawyers for physician cases, including J-1 waivers, PERM, and national interest waivers for physicians."

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Jeremy Bishop

General practice lawyer

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Cletus Weber

Immigration lawyer

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Chun Peng

Immigration lawyer

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Soren Rottman

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Latino Lifetime Achievement Award, Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

2009

Al Yencopal Award, Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Partner, Roach Law Offices

1982 - 1983

Attorney, Dahl & McQuiston

1977 - 1980

Legislative Aide, Sen. Mike Gravel

1976 - 1977

Attorney, Campbell, Johnston & Roach

Associations

2009 - Present

Seattle University

Regent Emeritus

1994 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

AILA - Washington State

Member

1994 - Present

AILA - Oregon

Member

1983 - Present

Benton-Franklin County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Member

1976 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney

1976 - Present

Federal Bars of the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington

Attorney

2005 - 2006

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

President

1987 - 2009

Seattle University

Regent

1985 - 1997

Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center

Board of Directors

Education

1982

Columbia University

M.I.A. - Masters of International Affairs

1975

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

WA State Farm Labor Association

Status of Immigration Reform from a Worker's Perspective

2010

Tri-City Democrats

Immigration Reform

2010

Tri-Cities Badger Club

Debate: Illegal Immigration

2010

Immigration Works NW Summit 2010

Immigration Reform

2010

Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Immigration Reform

2009

Washington State University

Immigration Reform

2009

Washington State Farm Bureau

Employment and Immigration

2009

Kennewick School District

Immigration and Education

2009

Gonzaga University School of Law

Immigration Reform

2008

Washington Growers League

Immigration Reform

2008

Washington Banker's Association

Immigration Reform

2008

Mainstream Republicans

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

2008

Hispanic Lobby Day

La Reforma de la Ley Inmigracion (in Spanish)

2007

Washington State WorkSource

Immigration Reform

2007

Spokane Bar Association

Immigration Reform

2006

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Immigration Reform (in Spanish)

2006

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Immigration as a Moral Issue

2006

Leadership Tri-Cities

Immigration Reform

2006

Hispanic Law Forum

Immigration (in Spanish)

Publications

2010

2009

Tri-City Herald Now is the Time For Immigration Reform

2009

2009

2006

Seattle Post-Intelligencer 11 Million Illegals? Thank the Economy.

2003

Tri-City Herald Nation of Immigrants

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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