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Judge Michael B Richardson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Diego, California · SSA Region 09

73.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

73.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

26.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

68.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

260

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

369

FY 2025

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Judge Michael B Richardson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael B Richardson

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael B Richardson's Statistics

Judge Michael B Richardson is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Diego hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 260 cases, with an approval rate of 73.8%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Michael B Richardson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 68.1%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 73.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.2%
Dismissals 29.5%

About the San Diego Hearing Office

Judge Michael B Richardson hears cases at the San Diego hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael B Richardson

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael B Richardson?
Judge Michael B Richardson's approval rate is 73.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (68.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Michael B Richardson conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael B Richardson decided 260 cases and had 369 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Michael B Richardson more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Michael B Richardson's approval rate of 73.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Michael B Richardson located?
Judge Michael B Richardson hears cases at the San Diego hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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