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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Paternoster, Sasha
PHOENIX DOWNTOWN · primary of 2 offices Stable
+3.7 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge61.5%
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
91
Fully favorable
42
46.2%
Partially favorable
14
15.4%
Denials
35
38.5%
Total dispositions
121
Dismissals
30
24.8%
Awards
56
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 46.2%Partially fav. 15.4%Denied 38.5%
Other ALJs at PHOENIX DOWNTOWN (5)
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