Judge Robert J. Zalud - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Robert J. Zalud is an associate judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. He was appointed to the bench by the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit on January 28, 2019.

Prior to his appointment, Zalud worked for the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office. He started as an assistant state’s attorney, rising through the ranks to become a first assistant state’s attorney in its Criminal Division. Zalud also sat as the prosecuting attorney for the 22nd Judicial Circuit’s Drug Court Program.

Zalud earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology and legal studies from Marquette University. He then completed a J.D. at Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2008.

After graduating from law school, Zalud began his legal career as an assistant state’s attorney for the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office. He also spent time as an associate at Donahue & Walsh.

His memberships have included the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. He also sat on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of Problem Solving Courts and Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County.

Zalud was a resident of Nunda Township at the time of his appointment.

Recent Cases by Hon. Robert J. Zalud

BAUMGART, SARAH ELIZABETH VS SPARKS, JONATHAN MICHAEL

On May 13, 2024 a 05/13/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION OF CIVIL UNION (NO CHILDREN)

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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REGAN, BRIDGET B VS REGAN, MARK GERARD

On May 10, 2024 a 05/10/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/10/2024

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SEIWERTH, KEVIN MICHAEL VS SEIWERTH, LORIEVIC C

On May 9, 2024 a 05/09/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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McHenry County

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05/09/2024

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May 10, 2024

MUNN, TABITHA VS FULLER WHITESIDE, CALEB

On May 9, 2024 a 05/09/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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KRAEPLIN, LORRAINE VS KRAEPLIN, RAYMOND

On May 8, 2024 a 05/08/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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05/08/2024

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May 09, 2024

NAPOLILLI, ASHLEY VS NAPOLILLI, JEFFREY

On May 7, 2024 a 05/07/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/07/2024

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May 09, 2024

HINKES, GEORGE VS HINKES, VICTORIA

On May 7, 2024 a 05/07/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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Mchenry County, IL

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May 09, 2024

LACOCO-DOBSON, SANDRA DIANE VS DOBSON, TROY MICHAEL

On May 7, 2024 a 05/07/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION OF CIVIL UNION (NO CHILDREN)

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May 08, 2024

KLINE, FRANKLIN D VS WOLF, CAROLYN M

On May 6, 2024 a 05/06/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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05/06/2024

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May 08, 2024

LAMBERT, DOREEN VS LAMBERT, DAVID

On May 2, 2024 a 05/02/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/02/2024

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May 08, 2024

GOFFRON, DIANE L VS GOFFRON, BRIAN P

On May 2, 2024 a 05/02/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/02/2024

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May 08, 2024

RAMIREZ, LUIS VS RAMIREZ, REINA

On May 2, 2024 a 05/02/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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McHenry County

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05/02/2024

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May 08, 2024

KRISTENSEN, DANIELLE VS KRISTENSEN, ERIC

On April 30, 2024 a 04/30/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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04/30/2024

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May 01, 2024

MAYFIELD, MARGARET MEGAN VS MAYFIELD, RICKEY ENNIS

On April 30, 2024 a 04/30/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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Apr 30, 2024

NOLAN, MATTHEW MARTIN VS PACHECO, ERICA PEIXOTO

On April 29, 2024 a 04/29/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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04/29/2024

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Apr 30, 2024

MCCOWN, SAMANTHA J VS MCCOWN, SAMMY

On April 26, 2024 a 04/26/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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04/26/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

GRIMES, STEPHEN D VS GRIMES, SHERYL L

On April 24, 2024 a 04/24/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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04/24/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

WILLIAMS, EGERIA I VS WILLIAMS, DION

On April 23, 2024 a 04/23/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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04/23/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

STONE, REBECCA ANN VS STONE, BRANDON JAMES

On April 22, 2024 a 04/22/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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04/22/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

FLYNN, AMANDA RYNEA VS FLYNN JR, DAVID WAYNE

On April 22, 2024 a 04/22/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

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04/22/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

VALDEZ, CARLOS N VS TORRES, PIER L

On April 19, 2024 a 04/19/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION OF CIVIL UNION (NO CHILDREN)

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Mchenry County, IL

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04/19/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

VERKHOLAZ, BORIS VS RAMSEY, KRISTYN ELIZABETH

On April 19, 2024 a 04/19/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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04/19/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

MELTON, WILLIAM VS JARAMILLO, AMANDA

On April 17, 2024 a 04/17/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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FAMILY - PETITION FOR CUSTODY

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Mchenry County, IL

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04/17/2024

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Apr 29, 2024

PEARSON, MELISSA VS PEARSON, DUSTIN

On April 17, 2024 a 04/17/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge ZALUD, ROBERT J presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN - DISSOLUTION (NO CHILDREN)

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McHenry County

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About

Robert J. Zalud
Current Appointment 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 365	22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 365
Education Bachelor's degree, Marquette University J.D., Northern Illinois University College of Law - 2008	Bachelor's degree, Marquette University J.D., Northern Illinois University College of Law - 2008

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois
Clerk phone:	+1 (815) 334-4385
Fax:	+1 (815) 334-2054

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State's Attorney	Office of the State's Attorney	Winnebago County, Illinois
Associate	Donahue & Walsh	McHenry County, Illinois
Assistant State's Attorney	Office of the State's Attorney	McHenry County, Illinois
First Assistant State's Attorney	Office of the State's Attorney	McHenry County, Illinois
Associate Judge	22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois	McHenry County, Illinois