Official SSA Data

Judge Maria Northington - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fort Myers FL, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

80.4%

Approval Rate

80.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

19.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

77.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

509

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

588

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Maria Northington Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Maria Northington

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Maria Northington's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Maria Northington's Statistics

Judge Maria Northington is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fort Myers FL hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 509 cases, with an approval rate of 80.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Maria Northington Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 77.2%

Partially Favorable 3.1%

Total Awards 80.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 19.6%

Dismissals 13.4%

About the Fort Myers FL Hearing Office

Judge Maria Northington hears cases at the Fort Myers FL hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Maria Northington

What are my chances of approval with Judge Maria Northington?

Judge Maria Northington's approval rate is 80.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (77.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Maria Northington conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Maria Northington decided 509 cases and had 588 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Maria Northington more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Maria Northington's approval rate of 80.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Maria Northington located?

Judge Maria Northington hears cases at the Fort Myers FL hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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