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Judge Timothy Belford - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lawrence MA, Massachusetts · SSA Region 01

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

58%

Approval Rate

58%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

42%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

438

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

508

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Timothy Belford Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Timothy Belford

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Timothy Belford's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Timothy Belford's Statistics

Judge Timothy Belford is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lawrence MA hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 438 cases, with an approval rate of 58%.

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.

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Judge Timothy Belford Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.9%

Partially Favorable 17.1%

Total Awards 58%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42%

Dismissals 13.8%

About the Lawrence MA Hearing Office

Judge Timothy Belford hears cases at the Lawrence MA hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Timothy Belford

What are my chances of approval with Judge Timothy Belford?

Judge Timothy Belford's approval rate is 58% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Timothy Belford conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Timothy Belford decided 438 cases and had 508 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Timothy Belford more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Timothy Belford's approval rate of 58% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Timothy Belford located?

Judge Timothy Belford hears cases at the Lawrence MA hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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