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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
45.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge45.0%
SAN FRANCISCO55.6%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for SAN FRANCISCO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).
Total decisions
211
Fully favorable
74
35.1%
Partially favorable
21
10.0%
Denials
116
55.0%
Total dispositions
272
Dismissals
61
22.4%
Awards
95
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 35.1%Partially fav. 10.0%Denied 55.0%
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)
Judges in California with the most decisions
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