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Judge Colleen Mamelka - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Detroit, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

40.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

40.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

59.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

269

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

304

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Colleen Mamelka Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Colleen Mamelka

Based on 8 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Colleen Mamelka's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Colleen Mamelka's Statistics

Judge Colleen Mamelka is an Administrative Law Judge at the Detroit hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 269 cases, with an approval rate of 40.9%.

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.

Judge Colleen Mamelka Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33.8%
Partially Favorable 7.1%
Total Awards 40.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59.1%
Dismissals 11.5%

About the Detroit Hearing Office

Judge Colleen Mamelka hears cases at the Detroit hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Colleen Mamelka

What are my chances of approval with Judge Colleen Mamelka?
Judge Colleen Mamelka's approval rate is 40.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (33.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Colleen Mamelka conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Colleen Mamelka decided 269 cases and had 304 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Colleen Mamelka more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Colleen Mamelka's approval rate of 40.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Colleen Mamelka located?
Judge Colleen Mamelka hears cases at the Detroit hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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