Official SSA Data

Judge Michelle Wolfe - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

20.2%

Approval Rate

20.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

79.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

16.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

401

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

464

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michelle Wolfe Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michelle Wolfe

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

Understanding Judge Michelle Wolfe's Statistics

Judge Michelle Wolfe is an Administrative Law Judge at the Wilkes Barre hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 401 cases, with an approval rate of 20.2%.

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 Michelle Wolfe Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 16.5%

Partially Favorable 3.7%

Total Awards 20.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 79.8%

Dismissals 13.6%

About the Wilkes Barre Hearing Office

Judge Michelle Wolfe hears cases at the Wilkes Barre hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michelle Wolfe

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michelle Wolfe?

Judge Michelle Wolfe's approval rate is 20.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (16.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Michelle Wolfe conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michelle Wolfe decided 401 cases and had 464 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michelle Wolfe more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Michelle Wolfe's approval rate of 20.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Michelle Wolfe located?

Judge Michelle Wolfe hears cases at the Wilkes Barre hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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