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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Knowdell, Christopher
SACRAMENTO Stable
+4.2 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge61.4%
SACRAMENTO70.1%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
272
Fully favorable
118
43.4%
Partially favorable
49
18.0%
Denials
105
38.6%
Total dispositions
322
Dismissals
50
15.5%
Awards
167
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 43.4%Partially fav. 18.0%Denied 38.6%
Other ALJs at SACRAMENTO (6)
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