296th Judicial District Court

Judge Roach has been serving as a District Judge in Collin County since 2007.

He is running for reelection in the upcoming Republican Primary. He humbly asks you for your support and your vote.

Re-Elect Judge John R. Roach, Jr. for 296th Judicial District Court

 

Judge Roach has spent his life’s work on making a difference. Whether as al United States Marine, Plano City Councilman, an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University or the University of North Texas College of Law, the Co-Author of Divorce in Peace, a community volunteer or in his current position as Judge he has worked tirelessly to make the difference for his country, community, the legal profession and for the litigants who appear before him.

PROVEN JUDGE.
PROVEN CONSERVATIVE.

JUDGE ROACH IN THE NEWS

North Texas Veterans Court Explained (VIDEO)

I often speak about the North Texas Veterans Court. Some of you have asked me to explain in more detail what a veterans court is all about. First, it is not about me. It is about the veterans who deserve the opportunity to turn their lives around. The veterans do the...

How a Collin County Justice Program Helps Veterans

Original article from NBCDFW By Noelle Walker Published May 27, 2019 At the Collin County Jail, there is a program dedicated to giving military veterans who got into trouble with the law, a hand up to succeed in civilian life. "My deputies constantly see and law...

McKinney man sentenced to life for child sex abuse

Original Article by Staff at Mckinney Courier-Gazette on May 7, 2019   Victor Calderon-Cardona, 32, of McKinney, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for continuous sexual abuse of a child, announced Collin County District Attorney...

Collin County DA Happy With Plea Deal For Teen Terror Plot Suspect

Original Article from CBSDFW By J.D. Miles on April 8, 2019 McKINNEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Collin County District Attorney announced a plea deal in the case of a Plano teenager charged with plotting an ISIS inspired terror attack. Matin Aziz-Yarand was sentenced...

Teen sentenced for plotting terrorist attack at North Texas mall

Original Article from KFDM by Scott Lawrence Monday, April 8th 2019 An 18-year-old Plano man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison for plotting a terrorist attack at a Collin County, Texas shopping mall, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis...

IOOF donates to VALOR program for Sheriff’s office

Original Article from Farmersville Times March 28, 2019 By Wyndi Veigel news@farmersvilletimes.com The IOOF Lodge of Farmersville was recently called out: in a positive way by Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner. Recently, the local Odd Fellows Lodge donated funds to...

Collin County Program Helps Vets Cope With A Less Structured Life

Transitioning from the discipline and order of a military life to a civilian world of freedom is challenging for some vets, who end up entangled with the criminal justice system. Original Article by Scott Morgan January 8, 2019 From KETR: What happens to military...

Three Grayson County men graduate from North Texas Veterans Court

Original Article from KXII News By Meredith McCown | Dec 02, 2018 SHERMAN, Tex. (KXII) -- Three Grayson County veterans graduated from the North Texas Regional Veterans Court Friday morning. When a veteran is charged with a criminal offense connected to their military...

Vets behind bars find help, hope with new program

Original Article Nov 30, 2018 By Amelia Mugavero, KTEN News SHERMAN, Texas -- North Texas Regional Veterans' Court is a program that has helped vets across Texoma get back on their feet after a run-in with the law. "It was a life-changing experience for me, and that's...

Specialized veteran pod opens at Collin County facility

Original Article from Farmersville Times By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • news@farmersvilletimes.com November 15, 2018 Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, in conjunction with Judge John Roach/Presiding Judge, North Texas Regional Veterans Court and Yoon Kim, the...

Texas Judge, Sheriff, Create Specialized Program for Incarcerated Vets

MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  VALOR (Veterans Accessing Lifelong Opportunities for Rehabilitation) is a groundbreaking program that offers work opportunities and extensive treatment alternatives for felony and misdemeanor Veteran offenders who either...

New programming coming online for incarcerated veterans in Collin Co.

Original Article  Oct 28, 2018 from McKinney Courier Gazette by Liz McGathey, lmcgathey@starlocalmedia.com Inside the Collin County Jail, a team of attorneys and law enforcement officials have come together – not to put someone behind bars, but to create a dedicated...

Because of Judge Roach’s ruling, our son was able to have both parents in his life.

Some years ago my ex-husband and I had a pretty nasty custody battle and though I did not understand Judge Roach's ruling at the time because it was so out of the ordinary... Our son is now 17 and because of Judge Roaches ruling, he was able to have both parents in...

McKinney man sentenced to 45 years for sexual abuse of a child

Original Article from McKinney Courier Gazette by Kelsey Samuels, ksamuels@starlocalmedia.com A Collin County jury convicted Augusto Carrera, 45, of McKinney, on eight counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child and sexual assault of a child....

Former PSHS teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting student 16

Judge orders 10 years probation Original Article from Plano Star Courier by Kelsey Samuels, ksamuels@starlocalmedia.com A former Plano Senior High School teacher was found guilty of sexual assault for engaging in an improper relationship over a two-month period with a...

Hostile divorce court makes an awful process even worse

Original Article by The Dallas Morning News 3 Aug 2018 by @Sharonfgrigsby Divorce is not a business transaction. It’s the death of the family. The last thing most estranged couples need is a court fight. John Roach Jr., a state district judge in Collin County,...

60-year prison sentence for gang member with criminal past

Original Article by Valarie Wigglesworth at Dallas Morning News on 8-1-18 A violent gang member with a criminal past was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in prison for leading police on a high-speed chase through Collin County. Jurors found Arnulfo Mercado-Pena Jr. of...

Kids use summer break to raise money for homeless veterans — KXII

ORIGINAL STORY ON FROM SHERMAN, Tex. (KXII) -- A group of kids in Sherman, Texas is spending the summer break raising money for veterans experiencing homelessness. As the saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," and that's exactly what these kids are...

NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY | 296th District Court (Photo Gallery)

NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY - What a great day! I was honored presiding over 6 adoptions today. I have gotten to know these kids over many months and sometimes years. To have the opportunity to help them find a forever home is a great feeling! These adoptive families are...

Hometown hero finds help after the trauma of war

Original Story By Amelia Mugavero, Posted: Nov 10, 2017 KTEN NEWS BONHAM, Texas -- You don't always know the heroes among you, but they're all around us. In Bonham, Colt Floyd doesn't consider himself a hero, but the medals hanging on his living room wall say...

One of the few public servants that puts citizens first. His history proves it.

I want to go on record endorsing Judge John Roach Jr. for re-election to the 296th District Court. I have served as a member of the jury in his court. I have witnessed first hand Judge Roach's dedication to the responsibilities of the district court. I now sleep much...

Judge Roach releases My Journey (VIDEO)

I call this video 'My Journey'. The story of how I became the man I am today and how I came to be the presiding judge of the 296th District Court, for over 10 years. Please consider 'My Journey' when casting your vote in the primary next year. Re-Elect Judge John R....

I fully support the re-election of Judge John Roach

I fully support the re-election of Judge John Roach. Dr. Douglas B. Cargo

(Video Highlights) Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser 2017 Huge Success!

If you missed the 2017 Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser at TPC Craig Ranch, we are sorry we missed you. The evening was a huge success that brought friends, family, judges, lawyers and officials together from all over our great county. For those that could not make it, we...

…works tirelessly to support our veterans

John has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone in Collin County and the State of Texas. He works tirelessly to support our veterans and is the type of leader we are proud to support! Tony Andrukaitis

…Everything you would want to see in a judge

Everything you would want to see in a judge: Strong character,, honesty, fairness, patriot, and devoted family man. –Lt. Col John J Pfister USAF ret.

No question – one of the best judges we have on the bench

I absolutely and unconditionally endorse Judge Roach. He has won my support. I have observed him throughout the years that I have practiced in front of him, and found that he cares, he worries, and he is determined to bring about just resolution to all disputes in his...

…serves the court with fairness, humility and integrity.

I've known Judge Roach for nearly 40 years both personally and professionally and he has never wavered in his love of God, commitment to family and service to country. As a District Judge I know he understands the extreme honor he has been given by our citizens and...

…consistently provides justices and hard work for the parties in his court

Judge Roach consistently provides justices and hard work for the parties in his court.. Patrick Keating Keating Marshall PLLC

Always fair; a real patriot

Always fair; a real patriot. Alan L. Campbell

…a shining example of what one looks for when seeking justice

Judge Roach has been a shining example of what one looks for when seeking justice. His track record speaks volumes of his character and judicial demeanor and Collin County would be remiss in not re-electing such a stellar example of a fine gentleman and an excellent...

…I find him to be fair and decisive

I have appeared before Judge Roach, and I find him to be fair and decisive. John Withers, Jr.

John Roach is the epitome of both character and integrity

John Roach is the epitome of both character and integrity. Dr. Berry and Jeanine Fleming

…very fair and rules in the best interest of the children.

As an attorney I have been in front of Judge Roach on several occasions and found him to be very fair and rules in the best interest of the children. Steven Buholz Attorney

…a man of impeccable integrity

I've had the honor of appearing in many different courts throughout the Metroplex on behalf of my clients, and in particular, the distinct honor of appearing in Judge Roach's Court. He is a man of impeccable integrity, He is pragmatic, fair, and has the foresight to...

…a smart, non-nonsense judge

I strongly endorse Judge Roach for his re-election. He is a smart, non-nonsense judge who handles his cases with fairness, efficiency and intelligence. Nick Nuspl Pittenger, Nuspl & Crumley

We need more Judges like Judge Roach!

I have been offered the opportunity to assist at hearings for various Family Law attorneys in Judge Roach's court. I have found him to be fair and equitable. He listens to the testimony and applies the law to the facts. You can count on Judge Roach to follow the law...

As former county chairman and former Plano City council colleague I endorse

As former county chairman and former Plano City council colleague I endorse Rick Neudorff Former CCGOP Xhairman

McKinney chiropractor gets 23 years in prison for molesting patients

Original Article by Valerie Wigglesworth, Dallas Morning News on April 24, 2013 Updated at 9:50 p.m.: District Judge John R. Roach Jr. ordered that two sentences be stacked, so Russell must serve 15 years for his conviction on sexual assault of a child and then serve...

Will uphold the constitution

Brilliant man. Good Family. Will uphold the constitution. He has my vote ! Ginny Andrews Decorating on a Shoe String

…a knowledgeable, diligent jurist who understands the law and fairly adjudicates cases

Judge Roach is a knowledgeable, diligent jurist who understands the law and fairly adjudicates cases in Collin County. David Moraine The Moraine Firm

About Judge Roach

Judge John Roach Jr. is a hard-working, committed public servant who has presided over the busiest court in Collin County for the last 10 years. The 296th District Court hears felony criminal, civil, family law and Child Protective Service cases. While on the bench he has presided over 20,000 cases. In addition to his constitutional duties, Judge Roach presides over the North Texas Veterans Court. On the bench, he is known as a knowledgeable, no nonsense jurist with a passion for the law. He clearly takes his role very seriously and dispenses justice guided by the law as it is written.