Hemming, Norman
Miami, FL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
56.7%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hemming approves 56.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Hemming Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Hemming approved 56.7% of dispositions. That’s 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Hemming decided 251 cases out of 314 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 70.9%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
314
Approved
178
Denied
73
Hearing Office
Miami (FL)
8.0 months wait · 2,670 pending
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