Official SSA Data

Judge Michael Leppala - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albuquerque, New Mexico · SSA Region 06

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

50.7%

Approval Rate

50.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

369

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

456

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Leppala Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Leppala

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Leppala's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Leppala's Statistics

Judge Michael Leppala is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albuquerque hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 369 cases, with an approval rate of 50.7%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

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 Michael Leppala Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.3%

Partially Favorable 11.4%

Total Awards 50.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.3%

Dismissals 19.1%

About the Albuquerque Hearing Office

Judge Michael Leppala hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Leppala

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael Leppala?

Judge Michael Leppala's approval rate is 50.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (39.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Leppala conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Leppala decided 369 cases and had 456 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael Leppala more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Michael Leppala's approval rate of 50.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Michael Leppala located?

Judge Michael Leppala hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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