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Judge Emily Kirk - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orlando, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

64.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

64.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

439

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

542

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Emily Kirk Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Emily Kirk

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Emily Kirk's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Emily Kirk's Statistics

Judge Emily Kirk is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orlando hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 439 cases, with an approval rate of 64.9%.

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 Emily Kirk Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.4%
Partially Favorable 15.5%
Total Awards 64.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.1%
Dismissals 19%

About the Orlando Hearing Office

Judge Emily Kirk hears cases at the Orlando hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Emily Kirk

What percentage of cases does Judge Emily Kirk approve?
Judge Emily Kirk's approval rate is 64.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (49.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Emily Kirk?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Emily Kirk decided 439 cases and had 542 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Emily Kirk rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Emily Kirk's approval rate of 64.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Emily Kirk assigned to?
Judge Emily Kirk hears cases at the Orlando hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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