John J. Roach is a leading advocate for Bay Area victims of car accidents, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and spine injuries. He has recovered over $25 million for clients, including multi-million-dollar settlements in complex cases.
With 17+ years of trial experience, he aggressively fights insurance companies and corporations in court. As a solo practitioner since 2015, John delivers personalized representation for severe injury and negligence claims.
He knows the toll of serious accidents—rising bills, lost wages, and painful recovery—and fights lowball offers for maximum compensation: medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. No fees unless you win.
Fluent in Spanish, proudly serving the Spanish-speaking community. Super Lawyer (2021-2026).
Injured in a San Francisco car crash, pedestrian accident, Uber collision, or negligence incident? Don’t go it alone.
Atty. John Roach represented me in a personal injury claim. I felt supported and confident throughout the case as he was very compassionate and explained everything in detail. And because of his expertise, he did a great job, winning out Arbitration with a settlement above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a dedicated, compassionate, and effective lawyer.
Evangelina Co
John Roach represented me when I had to fight with an insurance company to get paid for an injury I received when I slipped at a hotel. I broke my left leg day 1 of our vacation. With 5 kids including a newborn, pandemic and summer time, it really disrupted my life. John got me way more money than I thought, and he made the process easy for me. He was easy to communicate with, and always treated me with respect and seemed to really care about what I had been through. I am so grateful someone recommended him. I was able to purchase a much needed new car for my family with my settlement! Thank you so much!
Jessica M.
John is helping me settle my bodily injury case. I was hit by a car making an illegal uturn while driving my motorscooter. My only regret is not calling him sooner.
Ryan M.
He is an excellent lawyer.
Sandra R.
I was in a car accident that really affected my day to day quality of life, and John helped me immensely with my insurance claim to help cover medical costs. If you have been injured, I strongly recommend that John represents you.
JonJon B.
John was excellent handling my case. He did an awesome job. I would highly recommend him.
Elizabeth E.
John is nothing short of Amazing. John helped me on a personal injury case that lasted way longer than it should have. Once John took it on the case moved effortlessly and efficiently John was very attentive he answered any all questions I may have had in a timely manner. John worked very hard on my behalf and got me a very nice settlement, plus watching John in trial was everything He crushed it ! If you’re looking for an attorney that has your best interest at heart John Roach is your person. I recommend 10/10 his passion for justice is unmatched.
Gail C.
John was a tremendous help and excellent attorney. He was able to fight for the best case scenario within an astonishing timeframe (took roughly 3 months; others estimated 6-9). Additionally, he not only cares about maximizing your case, but you as a person, allowing you to prioritize your health while he handles the legal work. If ever required to hire another attorney of this discipline, John would be my obvious choice.
Isaak
John was very transparent on the process and very responsive. He made the process easy. Thank you!
Bella M.
John Roach is a fantastic attorney and I trust nobody else. John has been my go to my entire adult life and has treated me like a human being with a story and shown value and attention to detail that is unmatched.
I highly encourage you to reach out to John to handle your case. He will not let you down. John went the extra, not only mile, but many extra miles for me and I can’t emphasize the appreciation and trust I have for the man.
Tim H.
Attorney John Roach has over 17 years of trial experience. He has recovered over 25 millions for accident victims in Northern California. John is not afraid to take on large corporations and insurance companies.
John has developed a reputation for winning tough trials and has extensive experience with cases involving complex injuries like spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
We frequently recover top trial verdicts and settlements in injury claims involving:
Contact our law firm today to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation to discuss your case.
Over $25 million recovered in settlements, jury verdicts, and arbitration awards
Insurance companies have endless resources to fight your claim. Our law office will provide you with access to your own resources, including a trial lawyer, paralegals, and more.
Contact Us TodayInsurance companies are fond of trying to blame victims for their accidents. They use this tactic to avoid paying you the full value of your claim. Our law firm will protect you from unfair accusations of blame.
Practice AreasLegal representation after an accident shouldn’t be a financial burden. That’s why we work on contingency. You only pay attorney fees if we recover a settlement or verdict in your case.
ResultsYou need to rest and recover after your injury. You can’t do that if you’re in an insurance battle. Our legal team can handle all aspects of your legal claim while you focus on your health.
John J. Roach
As a solo practitioner, John prides himself on giving personal attention to every client that walks through our doors. John oversees every case from start to finish; every clients gets aggressive, personalized representation from a real trial lawyer.
This approach has allowed the Law Office of John J. Roach to recover over $25 million for accident victims. Our small firm delivers big results for our clients. We match the resources of big corporations and insurance companies and give our clients the tools they need to succeed in their injury claims.
Contact us today to see how we can help you protect your rights.
Attorney John Roach has received some of the top distinctions and awards in the legal industry for his outstanding representation of injured clients. He’s been recognized by:
We’ve even been featured in major news outlets for our zealous advocacy. John is a frequent contributor to Plaintiff Magazine and has even been featured in a profile by the magazine. The San Francisco Chronicle and other news outlets recently discussed John’s representation of a Chinese-American parent who was involved in a campaign to remove three members of the Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District. John filed a lawsuit on behalf of his client against a man who purportedly stole a petition related to the campaign, seeking to protect his client’s constitutional rights to petition to remove an elected official.
John is pleased to receive such noteworthy professional distinctions. He is even prouder of what they represent: that he’s provided his clients with top representation and won life-changing awards for injury victims and families in Northern California.
John founded the Law Office of John J. Roach in 2015 to help accident victims in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has recovered over $25 million since opening its doors.
John obtained his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of Law. He acquired his license to practice law in 2009 and is licensed to practice in all California state courts. He is also is fluent in Spanish.
Yes. We represent slip and fall victims injured on dangerous property throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. If you were injured due to a hazardous condition, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us for a free consultation.
Yes. California has strict liability laws for dog bites, meaning the owner is responsible regardless of the dog's history. We represent dog bite victims throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Contact us for a free consultation — no fee unless we win.
Yes. Attorney John J. Roach is fluent in Spanish and proudly serves the Spanish-speaking community throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. We offer fully bilingual legal services — consultations, case updates, and representation — entirely in Spanish if preferred.
Nothing upfront. The Law Office of John J. Roach works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. There is no cost to schedule your free consultation.
We serve clients throughout San Francisco — including Bernal Heights, Civic Center, Marina District, SoMa, Sunset District, Bayview, and Richmond District — as well as Berkeley, Oakland, Daly City, Concord, Fremont, Hayward, and surrounding Bay Area cities.
