Official SSA Data

Judge Jordan Garelick - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

41.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

41.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

58.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

365

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

429

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Jordan Garelick Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jordan Garelick

Based on 25 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Jordan Garelick's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Jordan Garelick's Statistics

Judge Jordan Garelick is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 365 cases, with an approval rate of 41.4%.

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 Jordan Garelick Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36.2%
Partially Favorable 5.2%
Total Awards 41.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 58.6%
Dismissals 14.9%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Jordan Garelick hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Jordan Garelick

What are my chances of approval with Judge Jordan Garelick?
Judge Jordan Garelick's approval rate is 41.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Jordan Garelick conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Jordan Garelick decided 365 cases and had 429 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Jordan Garelick more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Jordan Garelick's approval rate of 41.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Jordan Garelick located?
Judge Jordan Garelick hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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