Judge David R. Gervais: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 357

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. David R. Gervais is a circuit judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court on February 5, 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Michael T. Caldwell.

Prior to his appointment, Gervais was the owner of the Law Offices of David Gervais, a firm he established in 1991. His firm provided legal services for matrimonial, felony criminal, misdemeanor traffic, probate, estate planning, business planning, and commercial litigation matters. Before that, he was a partner at Johnson, Gervais & Associates (1986 to 1991).

Gervais earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Bucknell University in 1978. He then completed a J.D. at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1981.

His memberships have included the McHenry County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He has also been involved with Prairie State Legal Aid, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, the McHenry County Salvation Army Advisory Board, the Crystal Lake Historical Society Board, and the Northern Illinois Beekeeping Association.

Born and raised in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Gervais attended Crystal Lake Central High School. He and his wife, Susan, have three grown children, three dogs, and two cats. When not presiding over legal proceedings, he enjoys golfing, boat-building, sailing, gardening, and beekeeping.

Recent Cases by Hon. David R. Gervais

BEATO, JOHN STEPHAN

On June 5, 2025 a 06/05/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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Jun 05, 2025

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MARTIN, ESTELLE

On June 5, 2025 a 06/05/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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Jun 05, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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MONGELLUZZO JR, JOSEPH ANDREW

On June 2, 2025 a 06/02/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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Jun 02, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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Mchenry County, IL

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OROURKE, JOANE

On May 30, 2025 a 05/30/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 30, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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McHenry County

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BERGER SR, PETER J

On May 30, 2025 a 05/30/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 30, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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RODGERS, DAVID

On May 29, 2025 a 05/29/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 29, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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05/29/2025

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FLOOD, SONDRA E

On May 29, 2025 a 05/29/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 29, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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05/29/2025

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May 30, 2025

VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN VS FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO

On May 29, 2025 a 05/29/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 29, 2025

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CHANCERY - INJUNCTION

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05/29/2025

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May 29, 2025

SELCKE FAMILY LP VS BSTP CARY LLC

On May 29, 2025 a 05/29/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 29, 2025

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CHANCERY - SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

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WILSON & SONS CONSTRUCTION INC VS US MEDICAL GLOVE CO LLC, ET AL

On May 29, 2025 a 05/29/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 29, 2025

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CHANCERY - MECHANIC S LIEN FORECLOSURE

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05/29/2025

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May 29, 2025

SMITH, KRYSTAL, ET AL VS DERRIG, NANCY

On May 28, 2025 a 05/28/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 28, 2025

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CHANCERY - DETINUE

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McHenry County

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05/28/2025

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May 29, 2025

AGPAWA, TERRENCE C

On May 28, 2025 a 05/28/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 28, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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05/28/2025

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SMITH, TIMOTHY G

On May 28, 2025 a 05/28/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 28, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/28/2025

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May 29, 2025

MARTIN, RICHARD VS COLLINS, BEATRICE

On May 28, 2025 a 05/28/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 28, 2025

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CHANCERY - CONTRACT ACTIONS

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05/28/2025

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TAYLOR, STEVEN ROBERT

On May 28, 2025 a 05/28/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 28, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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05/28/2025

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May 29, 2025

WELCH BROS INC, ET AL VS PETER BAKER & SON CO, ET AL

On May 27, 2025 a 05/27/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 27, 2025

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CHANCERY - MECHANIC S LIEN FORECLOSURE

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05/27/2025

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May 27, 2025

CYNOWA, CAROL JOAN

On May 27, 2025 a 05/27/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 27, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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05/27/2025

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May 28, 2025

MOLOZNIK, DALE THOMAS

On May 23, 2025 a 05/23/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 23, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/23/2025

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May 24, 2025

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF IL EX REL KWAME RAOUL ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF IL, ET AL VS KOBESZKO,

On May 23, 2025 a 05/23/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 23, 2025

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CHANCERY - INJUNCTION

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05/23/2025

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May 23, 2025

HENNIG, KRISTINE VS MEDEK, BRIAN

On May 22, 2025 a 05/22/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 22, 2025

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CHANCERY - PARTITION

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05/22/2025

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May 23, 2025

RIZZO, ISABELLA

On May 22, 2025 a 05/22/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 22, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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05/22/2025

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May 23, 2025

CAMBRIA AT CARY CONDO ASSN VS CLAUSON, KIMBERLY , ET AL

On May 22, 2025 a 05/22/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 22, 2025

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CHANCERY - INJUNCTION

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/22/2025

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May 23, 2025

MANKE, MARY ELLEN

On May 21, 2025 a 05/21/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 21, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/21/2025

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May 22, 2025

MAHNKE, GLENN R

On May 21, 2025 a 05/21/2025 case was filed in the jurisdiction of McHenry County. Judge David R. Gervais presiding.

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May 21, 2025

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PROBATE - ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS ESTATE

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McHenry County

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Mchenry County, IL

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05/21/2025

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About

David R. Gervais
Current Appointment 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 357	22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, Department 357
Education J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, Bucknell University - 1978	J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, Bucknell University - 1978

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
Circuit Judge	22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois	McHenry County, Illinois
Owner	Law Offices of David Gervais	McHenry County, Illinois
Partner	Johnson, Gervais & Associates	None