Liken, Joseph
Dallas, TX (North), TX · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
71.2%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Liken approves 71.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Liken Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Liken approved 71.2% of dispositions. That’s 22.6 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Liken decided 275 cases out of 344 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 89.1%. 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
344
Approved
245
Denied
30
Hearing Office
Dallas, TX (North) (TX)
7.0 months wait · 5,576 pending
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