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Judge Mary E Helmer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Birmingham, Alabama · SSA Region 04

39.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

39.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

60.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33%

of decisions

Total Decisions

349

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

397

FY 2025

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Judge Mary E Helmer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mary E Helmer

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Mary E Helmer's Statistics

Judge Mary E Helmer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Birmingham hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 349 cases, with an approval rate of 39.8%.

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 Mary E Helmer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 39.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60.2%
Dismissals 12.1%

About the Birmingham Hearing Office

Judge Mary E Helmer hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mary E Helmer

What is Judge Mary E Helmer's approval rate?
Judge Mary E Helmer's approval rate is 39.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (33%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Mary E Helmer decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Mary E Helmer decided 349 cases and had 397 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Mary E Helmer compare to other judges?
Judge Mary E Helmer's approval rate of 39.8% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Mary E Helmer hear cases?
Judge Mary E Helmer hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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