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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
32.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge32.5%
SEATTLE45.5%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for SEATTLE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (TACOMA).
Total decisions
114
Fully favorable
23
20.2%
Partially favorable
14
12.3%
Denials
77
67.5%
Total dispositions
200
Dismissals
86
43.0%
Awards
37
3-year trend
Stable
FY2026 decision breakdown
Denied
Fully fav. 20.2%Partially fav. 12.3%Denied 67.5%
Approval rate history
FY2010
54.6%436 dec
FY2011
44.8%444 dec
FY2012
28.6%406 dec
FY2013
21.4%435 dec
FY2014
25.7%362 dec
FY2015
24.5%359 dec
FY2016
29.8%382 dec
FY2017
34.0%247 dec
FY2018
28.5%410 dec
FY2019
23.3%382 dec
FY2020
35.4%362 dec
FY2021
36.7%316 dec
FY2022
27.7%314 dec
FY2023
25.0%248 dec
FY2024
29.7%273 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at SEATTLE (6)
Judges in Washington with the most decisions
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