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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Marzan, Shirley
TAMPA OHO · primary of 2 offices Stable
+1.1 pts vs national average
58.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge58.9%
TAMPA OHO59.0%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for TAMPA OHO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SAN JUAN).
Total decisions
270
Fully favorable
140
51.9%
Partially favorable
19
7.0%
Denials
111
41.1%
Total dispositions
325
Dismissals
55
16.9%
Awards
159
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 51.9%Partially fav. 7.0%Denied 41.1%
Other ALJs at TAMPA OHO (12)
- McGhee, Carl C.244 dec73.8%
- Messina, Christopher40 dec70.0%
- McIntosh, Melissa J.305 dec69.5%
- Ballieu, Robert141 dec67.4%
- Craig, Margaret243 dec60.9%
- Zanotti, Barbara262 dec60.7%
- Healy, Philip153 dec60.1%
- Vallecillo, Gonzalo117 dec59.8%
- Dawkins, John290 dec53.4%
- Kirzner, Ryan287 dec50.9%
- Watkins, Glen H.316 dec41.8%
- Downs, Amber60 dec40.0%
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