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  In February of 2009, 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 practicing attorney.  Clermont County, Ohio Meet the Judge Mock Trial Video Privacy Policy