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Judge Brian Saame - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

68.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

68.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

31.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

105

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

135

12 months ending July 2026

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Understanding Judge Brian Saame's Statistics

Judge Brian Saame is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 105 cases, with an approval rate of 68.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Brian Saame Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.1%
Partially Favorable 11.4%
Total Awards 68.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.4%
Dismissals 22.2%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Brian Saame hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Saame

What is Judge Brian Saame's approval rate?
Judge Brian Saame's approval rate is 68.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (57.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Brian Saame decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Saame decided 105 cases and had 135 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Brian Saame compare to other judges?
Judge Brian Saame's approval rate of 68.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Brian Saame hear cases?
Judge Brian Saame hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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