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Judge Christopher Messina - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orlando, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

62.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

105

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

138

12 months ending July 2026

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Understanding Judge Christopher Messina's Statistics

Judge Christopher Messina is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orlando 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 Christopher Messina Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 62.9%
Partially Favorable 5.7%
Total Awards 68.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.4%
Dismissals 23.9%

About the Orlando Hearing Office

Judge Christopher Messina hears cases at the Orlando hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Christopher Messina

What is Judge Christopher Messina's approval rate?
Judge Christopher Messina's approval rate is 68.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (62.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Christopher Messina decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Christopher Messina decided 105 cases and had 138 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Christopher Messina compare to other judges?
Judge Christopher Messina's approval rate of 68.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Christopher Messina hear cases?
Judge Christopher Messina hears cases at the Orlando hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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