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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Ambuehl, Christel
FARGO · primary of 2 offices Stable
-2.2 pts vs national average
55.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge55.6%
FARGO61.8%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for FARGO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (KANSAS CITY).
Total decisions
117
Fully favorable
55
47.0%
Partially favorable
10
8.5%
Denials
52
44.4%
Total dispositions
142
Dismissals
25
17.6%
Awards
65
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 47.0%Partially fav. 8.5%Denied 44.4%
Approval rate history
FY2011
100.0%3 dec
FY2012
53.1%388 dec
FY2013
47.7%409 dec
FY2014
48.2%390 dec
FY2015
45.8%428 dec
FY2016
49.1%462 dec
FY2017
45.6%237 dec
FY2017
60.5%200 dec
FY2018
54.1%233 dec
FY2018
40.1%142 dec
FY2019
54.8%496 dec
FY2020
47.2%398 dec
FY2021
44.7%407 dec
FY2022
46.5%282 dec
FY2023
58.6%169 dec
FY2024
100.0%1 dec
FY2024
56.8%190 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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