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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Paternoster, Sasha
PHOENIX DOWNTOWN · primary of 2 offices Stable
+0.6 pts vs national average
58.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge58.3%
PHOENIX DOWNTOWN60.1%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for PHOENIX DOWNTOWN, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (TUCSON).
Total decisions
108
Fully favorable
47
43.5%
Partially favorable
16
14.8%
Denials
45
41.7%
Total dispositions
141
Dismissals
33
23.4%
Awards
63
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 43.5%Partially fav. 14.8%Denied 41.7%
Other ALJs at PHOENIX DOWNTOWN (5)
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