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Judge Craig Petersen - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Savannah, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

43.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

43.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

56.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

500

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

584

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Craig Petersen Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Craig Petersen

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

Understanding Judge Craig Petersen's Statistics

Judge Craig Petersen is an Administrative Law Judge at the Savannah hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 500 cases, with an approval rate of 43.6%.

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 Craig Petersen Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33.6%
Partially Favorable 10%
Total Awards 43.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 56.4%
Dismissals 14.4%

About the Savannah Hearing Office

Judge Craig Petersen hears cases at the Savannah hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Craig Petersen

What are my chances of approval with Judge Craig Petersen?
Judge Craig Petersen's approval rate is 43.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (33.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Craig Petersen conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Craig Petersen decided 500 cases and had 584 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Craig Petersen more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Craig Petersen's approval rate of 43.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Craig Petersen located?
Judge Craig Petersen hears cases at the Savannah hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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