Leary, Mary J

Springfield, MO · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

34.1%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Leary approves 34.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Leary Decides Cases

Approved34.1%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied48.6%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed17.4%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Leary approved 34.1% of dispositions. That’s 14.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Leary decided 114 cases out of 138 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 41.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

138

Approved

47

Denied

67

Hearing Office

Springfield (MO)

7.0 months wait · 986 pending

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