Official SSA Data

Judge Cecilia Lacara - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Seattle, Washington · SSA Region 10

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

23.4%

Approval Rate

23.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

76.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

14.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

320

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

428

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Cecilia Lacara Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Cecilia Lacara

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Cecilia Lacara's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Cecilia Lacara's Statistics

Judge Cecilia Lacara is an Administrative Law Judge at the Seattle hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 320 cases, with an approval rate of 23.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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.

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Judge Cecilia Lacara Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 14.1%

Partially Favorable 9.4%

Total Awards 23.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 76.6%

Dismissals 25.2%

About the Seattle Hearing Office

Judge Cecilia Lacara hears cases at the Seattle hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Cecilia Lacara

What are my chances of approval with Judge Cecilia Lacara?

Judge Cecilia Lacara's approval rate is 23.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (14.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Cecilia Lacara conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Cecilia Lacara decided 320 cases and had 428 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Cecilia Lacara more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Cecilia Lacara's approval rate of 23.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Cecilia Lacara located?

Judge Cecilia Lacara hears cases at the Seattle hearing office in SSA Region 10. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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