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Judge Laura Chess - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

MT Pleasant MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

67.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

67.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

32.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

402

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

441

FY 2025

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Judge Laura Chess Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Laura Chess

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Laura Chess's Statistics

Judge Laura Chess is an Administrative Law Judge at the MT Pleasant MI hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 402 cases, with an approval rate of 67.4%.

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 Laura Chess Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 67.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 32.6%
Dismissals 8.8%

About the MT Pleasant MI Hearing Office

Judge Laura Chess hears cases at the MT Pleasant MI hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Laura Chess

What is Judge Laura Chess's approval rate?
Judge Laura Chess's approval rate is 67.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (46.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Laura Chess decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Laura Chess decided 402 cases and had 441 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Laura Chess compare to other judges?
Judge Laura Chess's approval rate of 67.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Laura Chess hear cases?
Judge Laura Chess hears cases at the MT Pleasant MI hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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