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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
49.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge49.6%
STOCKTON46.4%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for STOCKTON, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (FRESNO).
Total decisions
357
Fully favorable
104
29.1%
Partially favorable
73
20.4%
Denials
180
50.4%
Total dispositions
421
Dismissals
64
15.2%
Awards
177
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 29.1%Partially fav. 20.4%Denied 50.4%
Approval rate history
FY2023
65.0%97 dec
FY2024
56.6%371 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at STOCKTON (3)
Judges in California with the most decisions
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