Beyond the Bench is a feature to get to know more about judges and justices in Illinois, beyond their legal duties.
Name: Judge James T. Derico Jr.
Title: Associate Judge
Circuit or Judicial District: Circuit Court of Cook County
Football season is here! Who are you rooting for? Do you participate in a fantasy football league?
I am rooting for my alma mater University of Notre Dame. I do not participate in a fantasy football league.
Do you have any Labor Day traditions?
I usually get together with my family for a cookout on Saturday or Sunday and then with a small group of friends on the actual holiday.
What are you looking forward to this fall?
Notre Dame Football!
What is your zodiac sign? Do you identify with it?
I am a Libra; however, I am not a big follower of the zodiac. Although people often say that I have many of the attributes of a Libra.
If you had a whole day to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
Read, nap and watch MS-NOW! LOL
If you could change one thing about the legal profession, what would it be?
More free legal assistance for those who cannot afford it.