Official SSA Data

Judge Michelle Thompson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Long Beach, California · SSA Region 09

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

87.2%

Approval Rate

87.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

12.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

74.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

397

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

468

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michelle Thompson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michelle Thompson

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michelle Thompson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michelle Thompson's Statistics

Judge Michelle Thompson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Long Beach hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 397 cases, with an approval rate of 87.2%.

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.

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Judge Michelle Thompson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 74.6%

Partially Favorable 12.6%

Total Awards 87.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 12.8%

Dismissals 15.2%

About the Long Beach Hearing Office

Judge Michelle Thompson hears cases at the Long Beach hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michelle Thompson

What percentage of cases does Judge Michelle Thompson approve?

Judge Michelle Thompson's approval rate is 87.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (74.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Michelle Thompson?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michelle Thompson decided 397 cases and had 468 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Michelle Thompson rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Michelle Thompson's approval rate of 87.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Michelle Thompson assigned to?

Judge Michelle Thompson hears cases at the Long Beach hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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