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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Lee, Peter R
NEWARK Trending Up
24.0%
-33.9% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge has a 24.0% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.
Total Decisions
242
Fully Favorable
44
18.2%
Partially Favorable
14
5.8%
Denials
184
76.0%
Total Dispositions
321
Dismissals
79
24.6%
Awards
58
Trend (3yr)
Rising
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Denied
Fully Favorable: 18.2%Partially Favorable: 5.8%Denied: 76.0%
Approval Rate History
FY2017
38.6%228 dec
FY2018
25.3%388 dec
FY2019
17.6%374 dec
FY2020
13.8%232 dec
FY2021
9.1%198 dec
FY2022
11.9%219 dec
FY2023
11.2%161 dec
FY2024
20.1%209 dec
Above national avg Below national avg National avg line
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239 decisions74.5%
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Costa, Leonard F286 decisions60.1%
Shelton, Karen348 decisions59.8%
Allard, Sharon240 decisions54.2%
Shillin, Beth160 decisions53.1%
Ayers, Kenneth324 decisions41.0%