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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Midles, Matt
SAN FRANCISCO · primary of 2 offices Stable
-9.7 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge48.1%
SAN FRANCISCO52.9%
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
162
Fully favorable
62
38.3%
Partially favorable
16
9.9%
Denials
84
51.9%
Total dispositions
212
Dismissals
50
23.6%
Awards
78
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 38.3%Partially fav. 9.9%Denied 51.9%
Approval rate history
FY2023
62.1%145 dec
FY2024
57.8%360 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at SAN FRANCISCO (7)
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