Official SSA Data

Judge Michelle S Marcus - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending May 2026 — Judge Michelle S Marcus's most recent month with recorded decisions.

64%

Approval Rate

Reported through May 2026. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Michelle S Marcus after May 2026, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending May 2026 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

64%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

36%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

197

12 months ending May 2026

Total Dispositions

227

12 months ending May 2026

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Judge Michelle S Marcus Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michelle S Marcus

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michelle S Marcus's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending May 2026.

Understanding Judge Michelle S Marcus's Statistics

Judge Michelle S Marcus is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In the 12 months ending May 2026, this judge decided 197 cases, with an approval rate of 64%.

This approval rate is above 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 Michelle S Marcus Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.3%

Partially Favorable 12.7%

Total Awards 64%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36%

Dismissals 13.2%

About the Albany Hearing Office

Judge Michelle S Marcus hears cases at the Albany hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michelle S Marcus

What percentage of cases does Judge Michelle S Marcus approve?

Judge Michelle S Marcus's approval rate is 64% for the 12 months ending May 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Michelle S Marcus?

In the 12 months ending May 2026, the last twelve months in which Judge Michelle S Marcus recorded decisions, Judge Michelle S Marcus decided 197 cases and had 227 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Michelle S Marcus rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Michelle S Marcus's approval rate of 64% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Michelle S Marcus assigned to?

Judge Michelle S Marcus hears cases at the Albany hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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