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Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

22.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

22.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

77.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

13.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

339

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

414

FY 2025

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Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell's Statistics

Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 339 cases, with an approval rate of 22.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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 Leslie Perry Dowdell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 13.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 22.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 77.9%
Dismissals 18.1%

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 22.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (13.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell?
In FY 2025, Judge Leslie Perry Dowdell decided 339 cases and had 414 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 22.1% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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