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Judge J. S Childs - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Atlanta Downtown, Georgia · SSA Region 04

73.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

73.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

26.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

69.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

291

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

358

FY 2025

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Judge J. S Childs Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge J. S Childs

Based on 13 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge J. S Childs's Statistics

Judge J. S Childs is an Administrative Law Judge at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 291 cases, with an approval rate of 73.2%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 J. S Childs Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 69.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 73.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.8%
Dismissals 18.7%

About the Atlanta Downtown Hearing Office

Judge J. S Childs hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge J. S Childs

What are my chances of approval with Judge J. S Childs?
Judge J. S Childs's approval rate is 73.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (69.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge J. S Childs conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge J. S Childs decided 291 cases and had 358 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge J. S Childs more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge J. S Childs's approval rate of 73.2% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge J. S Childs located?
Judge J. S Childs hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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