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Judge Michael Sauve - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Dallas Downtown, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

54%

Approval Rate

54%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

46%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

428

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

540

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Sauve Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Sauve

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Sauve's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Sauve's Statistics

Judge Michael Sauve is an Administrative Law Judge at the Dallas Downtown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 428 cases, with an approval rate of 54%.

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 Sauve Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.3%

Partially Favorable 8.6%

Total Awards 54%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 46%

Dismissals 20.7%

About the Dallas Downtown Hearing Office

Judge Michael Sauve hears cases at the Dallas Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Sauve

What percentage of cases does Judge Michael Sauve approve?

Judge Michael Sauve's approval rate is 54% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (45.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Michael Sauve?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Sauve decided 428 cases and had 540 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Michael Sauve rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Michael Sauve's approval rate of 54% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Michael Sauve assigned to?

Judge Michael Sauve hears cases at the Dallas Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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