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Judge Emily Kirk - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orlando, Florida · SSA Region 04

63.1%

Approval Rate

63.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

36.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

360

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

408

FY 2025

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Judge Emily Kirk Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Emily Kirk

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Emily Kirk's Statistics

Judge Emily Kirk is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orlando hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 360 cases, with an approval rate of 63.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 49.2%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 63.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36.9%

Dismissals 11.8%

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 63.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (49.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Emily Kirk?

In FY 2025, Judge Emily Kirk decided 360 cases and had 408 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 63.1% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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