Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Guthrie, Clarence

BIRMINGHAM Trending Down

38.9%

-19.0% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 38.9% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

445

Fully Favorable

135

30.3%

Partially Favorable

38

8.5%

Denials

272

61.1%

Total Dispositions

523

Dismissals

78

14.9%

Awards

173

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 30.3%Partially Favorable: 8.5%Denied: 61.1%

Approval Rate History

FY2016

39.2%554 dec

FY2017

39.6%508 dec

FY2018

50.3%354 dec

FY2018

38.1%210 dec

FY2019

39.7%617 dec

FY2020

39.9%491 dec

FY2020

28.6%7 dec

FY2021

40.0%5 dec

FY2021

32.3%350 dec

FY2021

0.0%2 dec

FY2021

0.0%3 dec

FY2021

50.0%2 dec

FY2021

25.0%4 dec

FY2022

41.8%282 dec

FY2023

36.8%269 dec

FY2024

35.0%297 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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159 decisions76.7%

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54 decisions55.6%

Jackson, Monica D

291 decisions54.0%

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56 decisions53.6%

337 decisions52.8%

McDonald, Sheila E

86 decisions51.2%

Johnson, Lisa M

287 decisions43.2%

349 decisions39.8%

Merchant, George W

390 decisions39.5%

Munford, Jerome L

20 decisions25.0%