Official SSA Data

Judge Clarence Guthrie - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Birmingham, Alabama · SSA Region 04

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

39.2%

Approval Rate

39.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

60.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

29.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

551

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

654

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Clarence Guthrie Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Clarence Guthrie

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Clarence Guthrie's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Clarence Guthrie's Statistics

Judge Clarence Guthrie is an Administrative Law Judge at the Birmingham hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 551 cases, with an approval rate of 39.2%.

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 Clarence Guthrie Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 29.2%

Partially Favorable 10%

Total Awards 39.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60.8%

Dismissals 15.7%

About the Birmingham Hearing Office

Judge Clarence Guthrie hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Clarence Guthrie

What is Judge Clarence Guthrie's approval rate?

Judge Clarence Guthrie's approval rate is 39.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (29.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Clarence Guthrie decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Clarence Guthrie decided 551 cases and had 654 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Clarence Guthrie compare to other judges?

Judge Clarence Guthrie's approval rate of 39.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Clarence Guthrie hear cases?

Judge Clarence Guthrie hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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