Official SSA Data

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

28.1%

Approval Rate

28.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

71.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

19.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

228

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

284

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell

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

Understanding Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell's Statistics

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 228 cases, with an approval rate of 28.1%.

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.

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Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 19.7%

Partially Favorable 8.3%

Total Awards 28.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 71.9%

Dismissals 19.7%

About the Pittsburgh Hearing Office

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell

What percentage of cases does Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell approve?

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell's approval rate is 28.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (19.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell decided 228 cases and had 284 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell's approval rate of 28.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell assigned to?

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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