Official SSA Data

Judge Richard Hopkins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2025 — Judge Richard Hopkins's most recent month with recorded decisions.

61.7%

Approval Rate

Reported through July 2025. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Richard Hopkins after July 2025, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending July 2025 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

61.7%

vs 58.8% national, same period

Denial Rate

38.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

107

12 months ending July 2025

Total Dispositions

127

12 months ending July 2025

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Understanding Judge Richard Hopkins's Statistics

Judge Richard Hopkins is an Administrative Law Judge at the St Louis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2025, this judge decided 107 cases, with an approval rate of 61.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.8%.

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 Richard Hopkins Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.4%

Partially Favorable 10.3%

Total Awards 61.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.3%

Dismissals 15.7%

About the St Louis Hearing Office

Judge Richard Hopkins hears cases at the St Louis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Richard Hopkins

What percentage of cases does Judge Richard Hopkins approve?

Judge Richard Hopkins's approval rate is 61.7% for the 12 months ending July 2025. This includes both fully favorable (51.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Richard Hopkins?

In the 12 months ending July 2025, the last twelve months in which Judge Richard Hopkins recorded decisions, Judge Richard Hopkins decided 107 cases and had 127 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Richard Hopkins rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Richard Hopkins's approval rate of 61.7% is above the national average of 58.8%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Richard Hopkins assigned to?

Judge Richard Hopkins hears cases at the St Louis hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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