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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Mitchell, Preston L
SALT LAKE CITY Trending up
-2.6 pts vs national average
55.1%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge55.1%
SALT LAKE CITY52.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
332
Fully favorable
134
40.4%
Partially favorable
49
14.8%
Denials
149
44.9%
Total dispositions
402
Dismissals
70
17.4%
Awards
183
3-year trend
Rising
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 40.4%Partially fav. 14.8%Denied 44.9%
Approval rate history
FY2023
33.3%3 dec
FY2023
47.8%368 dec
FY2024
49.8%488 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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