Garelick, Jordan
Chicago, IL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
37.3%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Garelick approves 37.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Garelick Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Garelick approved 37.3% of dispositions. That’s 11.4 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Garelick decided 333 cases out of 383 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 42.9%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
383
Approved
143
Denied
190
Hearing Office
Chicago (IL)
8.0 months wait · 2,473 pending
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