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Judge Christopher C Knowdell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Sacramento, California · SSA Region 09

57.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

57.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

42.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49%

of decisions

Total Decisions

349

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

440

FY 2025

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Judge Christopher C Knowdell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Christopher C Knowdell

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Christopher C Knowdell's Statistics

Judge Christopher C Knowdell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Sacramento hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 349 cases, with an approval rate of 57.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 Christopher C Knowdell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 57.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42.7%
Dismissals 20.7%

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Judge Christopher C Knowdell hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Christopher C Knowdell

What are my chances of approval with Judge Christopher C Knowdell?
Judge Christopher C Knowdell's approval rate is 57.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (49%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Christopher C Knowdell conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Christopher C Knowdell decided 349 cases and had 440 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Christopher C Knowdell more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Christopher C Knowdell's approval rate of 57.3% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Christopher C Knowdell located?
Judge Christopher C Knowdell hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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