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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Shepherd, Larry D.
OKLAHOMA CITY Stable
56.4%
-1.5% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge's 56.4% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important.
Total Decisions
346
Fully Favorable
183
52.9%
Partially Favorable
12
3.5%
Denials
151
43.6%
Total Dispositions
419
Dismissals
73
17.4%
Awards
195
Trend (3yr)
Stable
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Denied
Fully Favorable: 52.9%Partially Favorable: 3.5%Denied: 43.6%
Approval Rate History
FY2010
43.9%503 dec
FY2010
46.5%142 dec
FY2011
44.0%323 dec
FY2011
39.6%217 dec
FY2012
0.0%0 dec
FY2012
34.7%498 dec
FY2013
36.5%439 dec
FY2014
44.7%425 dec
FY2015
48.0%465 dec
FY2016
43.9%396 dec
FY2017
47.0%400 dec
FY2018
44.5%400 dec
FY2019
39.9%424 dec
FY2020
41.4%428 dec
FY2021
41.9%468 dec
FY2022
43.8%272 dec
FY2023
50.0%254 dec
FY2024
100.0%2 dec
FY2024
54.3%317 dec
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Harris, Michael
352 decisions86.4%
Levine, Jodi B.287 decisions85.7%
Engel, David W200 decisions84.0%
Merchan, Sylke240 decisions79.6%
Stults, Douglas S.367 decisions79.6%
Cravens, Steven L262 decisions74.8%
Fulton, Kenton W150 decisions72.0%
Parrish, Kim D.396 decisions69.7%
Hamilton, Angelita347 decisions68.3%
McLean, Jennie L.15 decisions66.7%
Schallner, Sherry L.314 decisions66.2%
Hertzig, Michael S118 decisions63.6%
Bowen, Carol K189 decisions61.4%
Bentley, J. Leland305 decisions55.7%
Wurm, David R389 decisions51.2%
Thompson, Edward L.97 decisions44.3%