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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%

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