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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Lacy, David
PASADENA Stable
-1.3 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge56.5%
PASADENA69.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
317
Fully favorable
165
52.1%
Partially favorable
14
4.4%
Denials
138
43.5%
Total dispositions
379
Dismissals
62
16.4%
Awards
179
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 52.1%Partially fav. 4.4%Denied 43.5%
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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