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Administrative Law Judge Statistics

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Understanding Judge Statistics

Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are appointed by the Social Security Administration to preside over disability hearings. This database includes 1,106 ALJs who decided 50 or more cases in FY 2025, drawn from 172 hearing offices across 50 states and territories.

Approval rates across the ALJ corps range from 8.7% to 93.5%, with a national average of 58.3%. This wide range reflects the inherent variation in case mix, claimant populations, representation quality, and individual decision-making patterns. Understanding this context is important when evaluating any single judge's statistics.

Use the search bar above to find a specific judge by name or office, or browse the table below to compare statistics. The compare tool lets you view 2-4 judges side by side, and individual judge pages provide detailed decision breakdowns and historical trend data.

Judge Office Approval Rate Denial Rate Decisions
Mary Abbondondelo Shreveport 81.8% 18.2% 329
Devona Able Alexandria 48.7% 51.3% 312
Genevieve Adamo Cleveland 53.3% 46.7% 360
Rebecca Adams Fayetteville NC 54.1% 45.9% 266
Andrea Addison Jersey City 79.6% 20.4% 368
Janet Akers Orland Park 31.2% 68.8% 263
George M Akins Montgomery 60.5% 39.5% 306
Janet L Alaga Gadigian Oak Park 75.7% 24.3% 338
Randolph W Alden Special Review Cadre 65% 35% 220
James P Alderisio St Petersburg FL Oho 64.3% 35.7% 414
Dante M Alegre Phoenix Downtown 35% 65% 369
Kevin T Alexander Little Rock 32.1% 67.9% 336
Ryan A Alger Hartford 59.4% 40.6% 293
Louis Aliberti Akron OH 75.3% 24.7% 389
E. Alis Oakland 60.4% 39.6% 298
Sharon Allard Newark 54.2% 45.8% 240
Chandreka Allen St Louis 51.3% 48.7% 263
Matthew Allen San Antonio 53.5% 46.5% 385
Michelle I Allen Queens 72.6% 27.4% 190
Noell F Allen Indianapolis 73.3% 26.7% 307
Sylvia H Alonso Ft Lauderdale 26.8% 73.2% 157
Christopher Ambrose Lansing 79.2% 20.8% 259
Christel Ambuehl Fargo 53.9% 46.1% 230
William Andersen Raleigh 80.2% 19.8% 116
Monica J Anderson New Orleans 51.7% 48.3% 360
Frederick Andreas Cleveland 48.9% 51.1% 180
Renee S Andrews Turner Nashville 68.5% 31.5% 375
Tom Andrews Des Moines 74.5% 25.5% 51
Eric Anschuetz Fort Myers FL 63.2% 36.8% 68
John Antonowicz Shreveport 54.6% 45.4% 350
Stacy Appleton Columbus 43.3% 56.7% 425
Clara H Aranda Miami Oho 61.6% 38.4% 271
Ted W Armbruster Phoenix North 74.5% 25.5% 318
Josephine Arno Moreno Valley 54.7% 45.3% 351
Earl Ashford Toledo OH 52.2% 47.8% 412
Brent T Asseff Charlotte 91.4% 8.6% 362
F. H Ayer Washington 65.9% 34.1% 208
Kenneth Ayers Newark 41% 59% 324
Corey Ayling Minneapolis 56.4% 43.6% 399
Asad M. Ba Yunus Albany 48.9% 51.1% 360
Laura Bach Houston West 71% 29% 441
Bryce Baird Buffalo 61.8% 38.2% 251
Jonathan P Baird Lawrence MA 71.5% 28.5% 284
Robert Baker JR Baltimore 69% 31% 310
Mark Baker Richmond 52.6% 47.4% 361
Gary Ball Baltimore 68.2% 31.8% 274
Nelisbeth Ball Baltimore 55.2% 44.8% 116
Robert Ballieu Tampa Oho 67.7% 32.3% 235
Michael N Balter Madison 60.6% 39.4% 396
Daniel Balutis Wilkes Barre 22.8% 77.2% 298

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ALJ Approval Rate & Statistics FAQ

How should I interpret judge approval rates?
There is no single "good" approval rate — outcomes depend heavily on case facts, medical evidence, and representation quality. The national average approval rate is 58.3% for FY 2025. Individual ALJ rates in our database range from 8.7% to 93.5%. Approval rates reflect both fully favorable and partially favorable decisions. A higher rate does not necessarily mean a judge applies different standards — it can reflect differences in the types of cases heard, representation quality, and case preparation.
What is the average caseload for a Social Security judge?
The median ALJ in our database decided 317 cases in FY 2025. Individual caseloads range from 50 to 543 decisions. This table includes only judges with 50 or more decisions, which filters out judges who were newly appointed, on extended leave, or transferred mid-year. Caseload differences can reflect hearing schedules, case complexity, and administrative duties.
How are judges assigned to disability cases?
No. ALJ assignments are made on a rotational basis within each hearing office. Claimants and their representatives cannot select a specific judge. Cases are assigned based on the judge's calendar and availability, not by request. While you cannot choose your judge, understanding decision patterns across the bench at your local office can help with case preparation.
What is the difference between decisions and dispositions?
A "decision" is a ruling on the merits of a disability claim — either favorable or unfavorable. A "disposition" is a broader category that includes decisions plus other case resolutions such as dismissals (where a case is closed without a merits ruling, often due to procedural issues). Approval rates on this site are calculated using decisions only, which provides a clearer picture of how judges rule when they evaluate a case on its merits. See our methodology page for more details.

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