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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pope, Stephen
EVANSTON · primary of 2 offices Stable
+7.0 pts vs national average
64.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge64.7%
EVANSTON60.7%
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
207
Fully favorable
114
55.1%
Partially favorable
20
9.7%
Denials
73
35.3%
Total dispositions
236
Dismissals
29
12.3%
Awards
134
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 55.1%Partially fav. 9.7%Denied 35.3%
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 (6)
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