Judge W. Kenneth Zuk

Judge W. Kenneth Zuk graduated from

Xavier University in 1968 with a Bachelor’s

degree in political science.  He obtained his

Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase

College of Law in 1972.  While a student at

Xavier University, Judge Zuk was a

member of the St. Thomas More Pre-Legal

Society and the Pi Alpha Delta fraternity. 

He was a center on the X.U. varsity football

team for three seasons.  Judge Zuk was

admitted to the practice of law in the State

of Ohio in 1972, and in 1982 was admitted

to practice in Federal District Court and the

United States Supreme Court. 

First appointed as a Judge in 1987 to the

County Court of Clermont County, Judge

Ken Zuk was elected to the bench in 1989

and served until 1991, when the Clermont County Municipal Court was

established.  At that time he once again engaged in full-time private practice,

specializing as a criminal defense and personal injury attorney.

Judge Zuk has served as president of the Clermont County Bar Association,

chairman and board member of Child Focus, Inc., board member of WOBO

Radio, board member of McNicholas High School, board member of St. Joseph Orphanage and member of Teamster Local 100.  He remains an active

member of the Knights of Columbus and the Animal Rescue Fund.

Judge Zuk Appointed

Judge Zuk was

appointed to the

Common Pleas Court

bench, filling a vacancy

created when Judge

Robert Ringland was

elected to the 12th

District Court of Appeals. 

As the most recent

member of the bench,

Judge Zuk brings with

him the knowledge and

insight acquired as a

Judge of the County

Court and his vast

experience as a

Clermont County, Ohio