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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Lacy, David
PASADENA Stable
-2.2 pts vs national average
55.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge55.5%
PASADENA69.1%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
362
Fully favorable
184
50.8%
Partially favorable
17
4.7%
Denials
161
44.5%
Total dispositions
434
Dismissals
72
16.6%
Awards
201
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 50.8%Partially fav. 4.7%Denied 44.5%
Approval rate history
FY2023
53.5%183 dec
FY2024
56.0%414 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at PASADENA (4)
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