Gutierrez, David R
Houston, TX (North), TX · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
60.7%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Gutierrez approves 60.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Gutierrez Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Gutierrez approved 60.7% of dispositions. That’s 12.1 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Gutierrez decided 310 cases out of 364 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 71.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
364
Approved
221
Denied
89
Hearing Office
Houston, TX (North) (TX)
7.0 months wait · 4,286 pending
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