Leppala, Michael
Albuquerque, NM · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
41.4%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Leppala approves 41.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Leppala Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Leppala approved 41.4% of dispositions. That’s 7.3 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Leppala decided 356 cases out of 437 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 50.8%. 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
437
Approved
181
Denied
175
Hearing Office
Albuquerque (NM)
9.0 months wait · 1,477 pending
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