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Judge Michele Lazzaro - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Philadelphia East, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

53%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

53%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

460

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

576

FY 2025

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Judge Michele Lazzaro Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michele Lazzaro

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michele Lazzaro's Statistics

Judge Michele Lazzaro is an Administrative Law Judge at the Philadelphia East hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 460 cases, with an approval rate of 53%.

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

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 Michele Lazzaro Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 53%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47%
Dismissals 20.1%

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 53% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (43.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Michele Lazzaro's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Michele Lazzaro decided 460 cases and had 576 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 53% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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