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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Richardson, Michael B.
SAN DIEGO Stable
+9.1 pts vs national average
66.8%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge66.8%
SAN DIEGO54.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
202
Fully favorable
127
62.9%
Partially favorable
8
4.0%
Denials
67
33.2%
Total dispositions
295
Dismissals
93
31.5%
Awards
135
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 62.9%Partially fav. 4.0%Denied 33.2%
Other ALJs at SAN DIEGO (8)
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