Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Leary, Mary

SPRINGFIELD MO · primary of 2 officesMissouri Stable

-10.7 pts vs national average

47.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge47.1%

SPRINGFIELD MO42.6%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for SPRINGFIELD MO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (WICHITA).

Total decisions

Fully favorable

35.3%

Partially favorable

11.8%

Denials

52.9%

Total dispositions

Dismissals

15.0%

Awards

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav. 35.3%Partially fav. 11.8%Denied 52.9%

Approval rate history

FY2012

34.1%44 dec

FY2013

48.4%403 dec

FY2014

47.1%431 dec

FY2015

45.6%412 dec

FY2016

36.1%396 dec

FY2017

36.6%352 dec

FY2018

42.4%420 dec

FY2019

39.0%497 dec

FY2020

28.6%353 dec

FY2021

33.6%235 dec

FY2022

37.6%117 dec

FY2023

44.2%217 dec

FY2024

37.7%207 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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