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Judge Christopher Knowdell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Sacramento, California · SSA Region 09

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

59.6%

Approval Rate

59.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

418

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

497

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Christopher Knowdell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Christopher Knowdell

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Christopher Knowdell's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Christopher Knowdell's Statistics

Judge Christopher Knowdell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Sacramento hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 418 cases, with an approval rate of 59.6%.

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.

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Judge Christopher Knowdell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43.3%

Partially Favorable 16.3%

Total Awards 59.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.4%

Dismissals 15.9%

About the Sacramento Hearing Office

Judge Christopher Knowdell hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Christopher Knowdell

What percentage of cases does Judge Christopher Knowdell approve?

Judge Christopher Knowdell's approval rate is 59.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (43.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Christopher Knowdell?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Christopher Knowdell decided 418 cases and had 497 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Christopher Knowdell rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Christopher Knowdell's approval rate of 59.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Christopher Knowdell assigned to?

Judge Christopher Knowdell hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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