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Judge Michele Lazzaro - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Philadelphia East, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

40.8%

Approval Rate

40.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

59.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

475

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

584

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michele Lazzaro Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michele Lazzaro

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michele Lazzaro's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michele Lazzaro's Statistics

Judge Michele Lazzaro is an Administrative Law Judge at the Philadelphia East hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 475 cases, with an approval rate of 40.8%.

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

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Judge Michele Lazzaro Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36.2%

Partially Favorable 4.6%

Total Awards 40.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59.2%

Dismissals 18.7%

About the Philadelphia East Hearing Office

Judge Michele Lazzaro hears cases at the Philadelphia East hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michele Lazzaro

How often does Judge Michele Lazzaro approve disability cases?

Judge Michele Lazzaro's approval rate is 40.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Michele Lazzaro's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michele Lazzaro decided 475 cases and had 584 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michele Lazzaro's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Michele Lazzaro's approval rate of 40.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Michele Lazzaro work at?

Judge Michele Lazzaro hears cases at the Philadelphia East hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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