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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Midles, Matt
SAN FRANCISCO · primary of 2 offices Stable
-10.8 pts vs national average
46.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge46.9%
SAN FRANCISCO58.0%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for SAN FRANCISCO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).
Total decisions
196
Fully favorable
73
37.2%
Partially favorable
19
9.7%
Denials
104
53.1%
Total dispositions
254
Dismissals
58
22.8%
Awards
92
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 37.2%Partially fav. 9.7%Denied 53.1%
Approval rate history
FY2023
62.1%145 dec
FY2024
57.8%360 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at SAN FRANCISCO (8)
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