Beyond the Bench is a monthly feature to get to know more about judges and justices in Illinois, beyond their legal duties.
Name: Eric J. Dirnbeck
Title: At-Large Circuit Judge
Circuit or Judicial District: 2nd Circuit
Baseball season is here – who do you root for?
I am a lifelong, die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan!
Spring has sprung! What are you looking forward to enjoying as warmer weather approaches?
My wife and I love to get out and hike throughout the Shawnee National Forest. We also have a pair of electric bikes, and we ride locally or load them up and go find interesting new places to explore.
What superpower do you wish you had?
I have always wanted to be able to fly like Superman!!
Who in your life do you look up to most and why?
My father because he has always shown how a person can be happy and at peace even with all of life’s ups and downs and all the craziness in this world.