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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Pope, Stephen

EVANSTON · primary of 2 officesIllinois

+5.6 pts vs national average

63.3%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge63.3%
EVANSTON60.0%
National avg57.7%

Figures below are for EVANSTON, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MIAMI OHO).

Total decisions

248

Fully favorable

132

53.2%

Partially favorable

25

10.1%

Denials

91

36.7%

Total dispositions

282

Dismissals

34

12.1%

Awards

157

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 53.2%Partially fav. 10.1%Denied 36.7%

Approval rate history

FY2023
50.0%172 dec
FY2024
52.9%314 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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