Richey, Mallette

Florence, AL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

32.8%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Richey approves 32.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Richey Decides Cases

Approved32.8%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied50.8%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed16.4%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Richey approved 32.8% of dispositions. That’s 15.9 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Richey decided 296 cases out of 354 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 39.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

354

Approved

116

Denied

180

Hearing Office

Florence (AL)

7.0 months wait · 1,470 pending

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