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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Helmer, Mary E
BIRMINGHAM Stable
39.8%
-18.0% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge has a 39.8% 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.
Total Decisions
349
Fully Favorable
115
33.0%
Partially Favorable
24
6.9%
Denials
210
60.2%
Total Dispositions
397
Dismissals
48
12.1%
Awards
139
Trend (3yr)
Stable
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 33.0%Partially Favorable: 6.9%Denied: 60.2%
Approval Rate History
FY2010
50.8%443 dec
FY2011
48.1%474 dec
FY2012
49.0%441 dec
FY2013
43.2%475 dec
FY2014
42.3%411 dec
FY2015
44.6%392 dec
FY2017
57.0%398 dec
FY2018
49.9%399 dec
FY2019
37.2%430 dec
FY2020
45.0%384 dec
FY2021
41.1%275 dec
FY2022
44.8%268 dec
FY2023
40.6%224 dec
FY2024
40.6%224 dec
Above national avg Below national avg National avg line
Other Judges at BIRMINGHAM (13)
Turner, Brian
350 decisions84.0%
Lawson, William159 decisions76.7%
Reeves, Ronald117 decisions66.7%
Waller, Robert124 decisions62.9%
Satisfield, Renee B54 decisions55.6%
Jackson, Monica D291 decisions54.0%
Brown, Cynthia W56 decisions53.6%
Kraft, Emilie337 decisions52.8%
McDonald, Sheila E86 decisions51.2%
Johnson, Lisa M287 decisions43.2%
Merchant, George W390 decisions39.5%
Guthrie, Clarence445 decisions38.9%
Munford, Jerome L20 decisions25.0%