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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pelton, Mary Jane
SYRACUSE · primary of 2 offices Stable
-10.4 pts vs national average
47.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge47.3%
SYRACUSE56.3%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for SYRACUSE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ROCHESTER).
Total decisions
279
Fully favorable
118
42.3%
Partially favorable
14
5.0%
Denials
147
52.7%
Total dispositions
330
Dismissals
51
15.5%
Awards
132
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 42.3%Partially fav. 5.0%Denied 52.7%
Other ALJs at SYRACUSE (7)
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