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Judge Michael Devlin - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Rochester, New York · SSA Region 02

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

77.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

77.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

22.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

68.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

422

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

474

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Devlin Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Devlin

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Devlin's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Devlin's Statistics

Judge Michael Devlin is an Administrative Law Judge at the Rochester hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 422 cases, with an approval rate of 77.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. 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 Devlin Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 68.7%
Partially Favorable 9%
Total Awards 77.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22.3%
Dismissals 11%

About the Rochester Hearing Office

Judge Michael Devlin hears cases at the Rochester hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Devlin

What percentage of cases does Judge Michael Devlin approve?
Judge Michael Devlin's approval rate is 77.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (68.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Michael Devlin?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Devlin decided 422 cases and had 474 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Michael Devlin rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Michael Devlin's approval rate of 77.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Michael Devlin assigned to?
Judge Michael Devlin hears cases at the Rochester hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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