Official SSA Data

Judge Peter Lee - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

24.2%

Approval Rate

24.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

75.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

19.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

356

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

418

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Peter Lee Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Peter Lee

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Peter Lee's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Peter Lee's Statistics

Judge Peter Lee is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 356 cases, with an approval rate of 24.2%.

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 Peter Lee Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 19.4%

Partially Favorable 4.8%

Total Awards 24.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 75.8%

Dismissals 14.8%

About the Newark Hearing Office

Judge Peter Lee hears cases at the Newark hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Peter Lee

How often does Judge Peter Lee approve disability cases?

Judge Peter Lee's approval rate is 24.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (19.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Peter Lee's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Peter Lee decided 356 cases and had 418 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Peter Lee's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Peter Lee's approval rate of 24.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Peter Lee work at?

Judge Peter Lee hears cases at the Newark hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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