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Judge Stephen Pope - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Peoria, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

62.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

62.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

37.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

301

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

341

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Stephen Pope Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen Pope

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

Understanding Judge Stephen Pope's Statistics

Judge Stephen Pope is an Administrative Law Judge at the Peoria hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 301 cases, with an approval rate of 62.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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.

Judge Stephen Pope Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.2%
Partially Favorable 9%
Total Awards 62.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.9%
Dismissals 11.7%

About the Peoria Hearing Office

Judge Stephen Pope hears cases at the Peoria hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Stephen Pope

What percentage of cases does Judge Stephen Pope approve?
Judge Stephen Pope's approval rate is 62.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (53.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Stephen Pope?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Stephen Pope decided 301 cases and had 341 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Stephen Pope rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Stephen Pope's approval rate of 62.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Stephen Pope assigned to?
Judge Stephen Pope hears cases at the Peoria hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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