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Judge John Priester - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

58.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

58.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

41.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

430

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

488

FY 2025

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Judge John Priester Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John Priester

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge John Priester's Statistics

Judge John Priester is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 430 cases, with an approval rate of 58.4%.

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 John Priester Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 58.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.6%
Dismissals 11.9%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge John Priester hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John Priester

What is Judge John Priester's approval rate?
Judge John Priester's approval rate is 58.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (43.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge John Priester decided?
In FY 2025, Judge John Priester decided 430 cases and had 488 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge John Priester compare to other judges?
Judge John Priester's approval rate of 58.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge John Priester hear cases?
Judge John Priester hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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