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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pope, Stephen
EVANSTON · primary of 2 offices Stable
+8.2 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge66.0%
EVANSTON61.0%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for EVANSTON, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MIAMI OHO).
Total decisions
191
Fully favorable
107
56.0%
Partially favorable
19
9.9%
Denials
65
34.0%
Total dispositions
220
Dismissals
29
13.2%
Awards
126
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 56.0%Partially fav. 9.9%Denied 34.0%
Approval rate history
FY2023
50.0%172 dec
FY2024
56.7%178 dec
FY2024
47.8%136 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at EVANSTON (5)
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