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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Knowdell, Christopher
SACRAMENTO Stable
+2.8 pts vs national average
60.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.5%
SACRAMENTO69.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
309
Fully favorable
132
42.7%
Partially favorable
55
17.8%
Denials
122
39.5%
Total dispositions
365
Dismissals
56
15.3%
Awards
187
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 42.7%Partially fav. 17.8%Denied 39.5%
Other ALJs at SACRAMENTO (6)
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