Jacksonville Hearing Office - ALJ Approval Rates & Wait Times
Florida · SSA Region 04
Approval Rate
51.8%
vs 57.6% national
Wait Time
8 months
vs 8.4 months national
Processing Time
253 days
avg days to decision
Cases Pending
4,497
awaiting hearing
ALJs
10
active judges
Jacksonville ALJ Approval Rates and Decision Statistics
Individual judge statistics for 12 months ending July 2026. Click any judge to see detailed performance data.
| Judge | Approval Rate | Denial Rate | Fully Favorable | Total Decisions | Dispositions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelanda Collins | 78.6% | 21.4% | 65.2% | 187 | 228 |
| Bruce Landrum | 69% | 31% | 62% | 316 | 410 |
| Guy Koster | 64.5% | 35.5% | 53.2% | 220 | 295 |
| William H Greer | 58% | 42% | 52% | 369 | 468 |
| Bernard Porter | 52.2% | 47.8% | 44.2% | 414 | 492 |
| Scott T. Morris | 48.9% | 51.1% | 40.5% | 309 | 410 |
| Robert Droker | 48.4% | 51.6% | 47.9% | 190 | 277 |
| Gregory Froehlich | 47.6% | 52.4% | 44.6% | 361 | 446 |
| Kelley Fitzgerald | 39.4% | 60.6% | 32% | 325 | 437 |
| Richard Furcolo | 29.2% | 70.8% | 22.5% | 373 | 482 |
Former Judges at Jacksonville
This judge has no recorded decisions at Jacksonville in the 12 months ending July 2026. Figures below cover each judge's own last twelve reported months, ending in the month shown.
| Judge | Last Decisions Reported | Approval Rate | Total Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken B Terry | April 2025 | 51.2% | 201 |
Approval rates here cover each judge's own trailing window ending in the month shown, so they are not directly comparable with the current roster above or with national figures.
About the Jacksonville Social Security Hearing Office
The Social Security Administration operates the Jacksonville hearing office in Florida as part of its Office of Hearings Operations. Located in SSA Region 04, 10 Administrative Law Judges conduct disability hearings at this location. With 10 ALJs, this is one of the larger hearing offices in the system, handling a substantial volume of disability cases each fiscal year.
The office's average approval rate is 51.8%, which is below the national average of 57.6%. Multiple factors influence this outcome including the mix of cases heard, claimant demographics, and variations in how evidence is presented at hearings. Individual judge approval rates at this office range from 29.2% to 78.6%, a 49-point spread that reflects significant variation in decision patterns among judges.
The current average wait time for a hearing at this office is 8 months, which is comparable to the national average of 8.4 months. Once a hearing takes place, this office issues decisions in an average of 253 days. There are currently 4,497 cases pending at this office. That works out to approximately 450 pending cases per judge.
Across the judges at this office, the average fully favorable rate is 46.4%. A fully favorable decision means the claimant receives benefits from the onset date they requested, as opposed to a partially favorable decision which may award benefits from a later date.
How to Interpret Jacksonville Hearing Office Data
Given the significant variation in decision patterns among judges at Jacksonville, thorough case preparation is especially important. Since judge assignments are rotational, the specific ALJ assigned to a case is not known in advance — ensuring medical evidence and vocational documentation are comprehensive can help regardless of which judge presides.
With an average wait time of 8 months and 253 days average processing time, claimants at Jacksonville can expect a total timeline of roughly 16 months from hearing request to decision.
Judges at Jacksonville have collectively issued 3,064 decisions in the current fiscal year, averaging 306 decisions per judge. Individual caseloads range from 187 to 414 decisions, reflecting differences in hearing schedules and case complexity.
Jacksonville Hearing Office FAQ
What is the approval rate at Jacksonville?
Individual judges at this office have rates ranging from 29.2% to 78.6%. Of approved cases, the average fully favorable rate across judges at this office is 46.4%. The national average approval rate is 57.6%.
Which judges hear cases at Jacksonville?
How long is the wait time at Jacksonville?
From hearing request to decision, the total timeline at this office averages approximately 16 months. Wait time averages reflect the most recently reported SSA data and will evolve as new disposition reports are released.
How is office data calculated?
What is the fully favorable rate at Jacksonville?
How does Jacksonville compare to other offices in the state?
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