Official SSA Data

Judge Richard Hopkins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

St Louis, Missouri · SSA Region 07

59.5%

Approval Rate

59.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

FY 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 FY 2025, this judge decided 74 cases, with an approval rate of 59.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 47.3%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 59.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.5%

Dismissals 9.8%

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 59.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (47.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Richard Hopkins?

In FY 2025, Judge Richard Hopkins decided 74 cases and had 82 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 59.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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