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Judge Mark Schafer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Little Rock, Arkansas · SSA Region 06

31.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

31.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

68.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

22.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

379

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

474

FY 2025

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Judge Mark Schafer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mark Schafer

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Mark Schafer's Statistics

Judge Mark Schafer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Little Rock hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 379 cases, with an approval rate of 31.7%.

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 Mark Schafer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 22.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 31.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 68.3%
Dismissals 20%

About the Little Rock Hearing Office

Judge Mark Schafer hears cases at the Little Rock hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mark Schafer

What is Judge Mark Schafer's approval rate?
Judge Mark Schafer's approval rate is 31.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (22.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Mark Schafer decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Mark Schafer decided 379 cases and had 474 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Mark Schafer compare to other judges?
Judge Mark Schafer's approval rate of 31.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Mark Schafer hear cases?
Judge Mark Schafer hears cases at the Little Rock hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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