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1,148 · U.S. Immigration Judge Approval Rates & Court Data

Abbott, LucasOmaha (OMA) · Omaha · NE2026-06-09 – 2026-07-01Decisions14Approved0Denied14Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Abbott, William L.El Paso (EPD) · El Paso · TX2020-01-09 – 2024-12-16Decisions245Approved32Denied213Other0Decision approval rate13.1%

Abraham, Shawn J.Chicago (CHI) · Chicago · IL2026-05-29 – 2026-07-01Decisions30Approved0Denied30Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Achtsam, Howard E.Harlingen (HLG) · Harlingen · TX2020-01-28 – 2022-02-10Decisions19Approved4Denied15Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Adams, AnnaOrlando (ORL) · Orlando · FL2022-01-13 – 2026-07-01Decisions656Approved172Denied484Other0Decision approval rate26.2%

Adams, JulieBaltimore (BAL) · Baltimore · MD2026-03-25 – 2026-06-26Decisions79Approved5Denied74Other0Decision approval rate6.3%

Adams, JustinSan Antonio (SNA) · San Antonio · TX2020-01-06 – 2026-06-30Decisions746Approved80Denied666Other0Decision approval rate10.7%

Adams, LoriNew York (NYC) · New York2020-03-12 – 2025-12-01Decisions813Approved701Denied112Other0Decision approval rate86.2%

Addicott, Jacob T.Elizabeth (ELZ) · Elizabeth · NJ2025-10-29 – 2026-06-29Decisions85Approved1Denied84Other0Decision approval rate1.2%

Adler, Steven V.Annandale (WAS) · Annandale2022-01-27 – 2023-05-10Decisions112Approved73Denied39Other0Decision approval rate65.2%

Ahmed, SameerElizabeth (ELZ) · Elizabeth · NJ2023-07-27 – 2025-07-08Decisions394Approved331Denied63Other0Decision approval rate84.0%

Aikman, Susan, FBuffalo (BUF) · Buffalo · NY2020-01-23 – 2021-11-16Decisions92Approved6Denied86Other0Decision approval rate6.5%

Aina, Nathan N.West Valley (SLC) · West Valley2020-01-07 – 2026-03-10Decisions944Approved417Denied527Other0Decision approval rate44.2%

Akalski, Maria I.New York (NYV) · New York2022-08-03 – 2026-07-01Decisions2,260Approved94Denied2,166Other0Decision approval rate4.2%

Alberdi, Yon K.Orlando (ORL) · Orlando · FL2020-01-06 – 2026-06-26Decisions829Approved150Denied679Other0Decision approval rate18.1%

Alcorn, StephenSterling (STE) · Sterling · VA2025-07-01 – 2026-07-01Decisions108Approved2Denied106Other0Decision approval rate1.9%

Alcorn, Stuart DouglasPearsall (PSD) · Pearsall · TX2020-01-07 – 2025-12-02Decisions416Approved75Denied341Other0Decision approval rate18.0%

Alexander, ErinSterling (STE) · Sterling · VA2022-02-08 – 2025-09-26Decisions376Approved227Denied149Other0Decision approval rate60.4%

Alexander, Scott G.Miami (KRO) · Miami · FL2020-01-09 – 2026-07-01Decisions628Approved94Denied534Other0Decision approval rate15.0%

Aliferis, ThemistoklisNew York (NYV) · New York2023-02-09 – 2024-04-03Decisions144Approved80Denied64Other0Decision approval rate55.6%

Allen, Janette L.El Paso (ELP) · El Paso · TX2020-01-10 – 2026-04-27Decisions264Approved101Denied163Other0Decision approval rate38.3%

Allmond, ThomasConroe (CIC) · Conroe · TX2026-04-20 – 2026-07-01Decisions53Approved0Denied53Other0Decision approval rate0.0%

Amaya, RobertoVan Nuys (VNS) · Van Nuys · CA2022-04-05 – 2026-06-25Decisions778Approved95Denied683Other0Decision approval rate12.2%

Ambrose, Dillon J.Pearsall (PSD) · Pearsall · TX2026-02-11 – 2026-07-01Decisions118Approved0Denied118Other0Decision approval rate0.0%

Andelin, Joseph Q.Tacoma (TAC) · Tacoma · WA2026-02-17 – 2026-07-01Decisions133Approved18Denied115Other0Decision approval rate13.5%

Anderson, AmeliaSan Diego (SND) · San Diego · CA2020-02-24 – 2026-06-30Decisions679Approved211Denied468Other0Decision approval rate31.1%

Anderson, Dale E.Los Angeles (WLA) · Los Angeles · CA2020-01-27 – 2020-03-12Decisions38Approved1Denied37Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Anderson, David C.West Valley (SLC) · West Valley2020-01-06 – 2026-07-01Decisions1,434Approved921Denied513Other0Decision approval rate64.2%

Andrasko, MatthewPortland (POR) · Portland · OR2025-10-30 – 2026-06-23Decisions73Approved5Denied68Other0Decision approval rate6.8%

Andresen, Jonathan Charles.Houston (HSG) · Houston · TX2025-10-16 – 2026-06-08Decisions41Approved0Denied41Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Araneta, MichelleMiami (MIA) · Miami · FL2020-01-02 – 2026-07-01Decisions375Approved43Denied332Other0Decision approval rate11.5%

Archuleta, JudyAurora (AUR) · Aurora · CO2023-02-07 – 2024-07-25Decisions96Approved15Denied81Other0Decision approval rate15.6%

Armstrong, Adrian N.Elizabeth (ELZ) · Elizabeth · NJ2023-08-18 – 2025-07-23Decisions96Approved28Denied68Other0Decision approval rate29.2%

Arrache, StephanieWest Valley (SLC) · West Valley2026-06-25 – 2026-06-30Decisions5Approved0Denied5Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Ashworth, SherronAnnandale (ANN) · Annandale2020-07-23 – 2026-05-28Decisions225Approved7Denied218Other0Decision approval rate3.1%

Attia, Olga E.San Diego (SND) · San Diego · CA2020-01-13 – 2026-06-26Decisions389Approved34Denied355Other0Decision approval rate8.7%

Auh, Kyung S.New York (NYV) · New York2020-01-10 – 2024-11-13Decisions257Approved100Denied157Other0Decision approval rate38.9%

Averwater, Richard J.Memphis (MEM) · Memphis · TN2022-07-08 – 2023-03-01Decisions50Approved38Denied12Other0Decision approval rate76.0%

Ayze, ThomasMiami (MIA) · Miami · FL2020-01-02 – 2026-06-29Decisions1,052Approved104Denied948Other0Decision approval rate9.9%

Badrinath, VikramSacramento (SMO) · Sacramento · CA2022-11-02 – 2026-06-29Decisions1,246Approved833Denied413Other0Decision approval rate66.9%

Baez, LucyNew York (NYC) · New York2022-11-03 – 2026-07-01Decisions892Approved212Denied680Other0Decision approval rate23.8%

Bailey, RichardElizabeth (ELZ) · Elizabeth · NJ2023-01-05 – 2025-12-05Decisions758Approved161Denied597Other0Decision approval rate21.2%

Bain, Quynh VuAnnandale (WAS) · Annandale2020-02-18 – 2020-09-21Decisions38Approved6Denied32Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Baird, Michael P.Atlanta (ATD) · Atlanta · GA2020-01-08 – 2020-06-04Decisions17Approved2Denied15Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Baker, Glen R.Las Vegas (LVG) · Las Vegas · NV2020-01-06 – 2026-05-04Decisions1,040Approved608Denied432Other0Decision approval rate58.5%

Bakke Varzandeh, JoyceLos Angeles (WLA) · Los Angeles · CA2020-01-06 – 2026-06-30Decisions397Approved131Denied266Other0Decision approval rate33.0%

Balasquide, Javier E.Miami (MIA) · Miami · FL2020-01-08 – 2026-06-26Decisions800Approved150Denied650Other0Decision approval rate18.8%

Baldini-Potermin, MariaChicago (CHI) · Chicago · IL2023-05-17 – 2025-02-06Decisions65Approved43Denied22Other0Decision approval rate66.2%

Bank, IraLos Angeles (WLA) · Los Angeles · CA2020-01-02 – 2023-04-27Decisions203Approved47Denied156Other0Decision approval rate23.2%

BANUELOS-RODRIGUEZ, VICENTAImperial (IMP) · Imperial · CA2023-07-12 – 2025-06-23Decisions91Approved48Denied43Other0Decision approval rate52.7%

Barcus, E. MarkLos Angeles (WLA) · Los Angeles · CA2020-01-09 – 2025-03-28Decisions105Approved53Denied52Other0Decision approval rate50.5%

Barilla, JodyChicago (CHI) · Chicago · IL2023-09-06 – 2025-06-25Decisions326Approved163Denied163Other0Decision approval rate50.0%

Barnes, John C.Memphis (MEM) · Memphis · TN2020-09-21 – 2026-06-30Decisions890Approved155Denied735Other0Decision approval rate17.4%

Barr, Philip A.Atlanta (ATL) · Atlanta · GA2020-01-07 – 2022-12-16Decisions321Approved37Denied284Other0Decision approval rate11.5%

Barrett, Patrick D.Adelanto (ADL) · Adelanto · CA2023-05-30 – 2026-06-18Decisions168Approved12Denied156Other0Decision approval rate7.1%

Barrow, SarjoIndianapolis (INP) · Indianapolis · IN2021-05-19 – 2026-04-03Decisions716Approved97Denied619Other0Decision approval rate13.5%

Bartlemay SR., Robert C.Eloy (ELO) · Eloy · AZ2020-01-02 – 2025-06-11Decisions339Approved41Denied298Other0Decision approval rate12.1%

Bartleson, ThomasNew York (NYB) · New York2020-03-17 – 2026-06-24Decisions860Approved521Denied339Other0Decision approval rate60.6%

Bartolomei, Rico J.San Diego (SND) · San Diego · CA2020-01-14 – 2025-02-26Decisions318Approved133Denied185Other0Decision approval rate41.8%

Bashore, Jacob D.Oakdale (OAK) · Oakdale · LA2020-01-02 – 2026-06-29Decisions681Approved94Denied587Other0Decision approval rate13.8%

Bass, Lori R.Los Angeles (WLA) · Los Angeles · CA2020-02-04 – 2020-08-11Decisions18Approved3Denied15Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Batko-Taylor, Abby Anna.Charlotte (CHL) · Charlotte · NC2023-02-28 – 2026-06-29Decisions233Approved115Denied118Other0Decision approval rate49.4%

Baumgarten, Mary C.Buffalo (BUF) · Buffalo · NY2020-01-03 – 2026-07-01Decisions964Approved78Denied886Other0Decision approval rate8.1%

Beamer, DaynaHonolulu (HON) · Honolulu · HI2020-01-03 – 2020-07-29Decisions36Approved18Denied18Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Beese, Matthew C.Chicago (CHI) · Chicago · IL2025-11-03 – 2026-06-30Decisions153Approved10Denied143Other0Decision approval rate6.5%

Begovich, SamanthaConcord (CCC) · Concord · CA2020-10-15 – 2026-06-29Decisions311Approved55Denied256Other0Decision approval rate17.7%

Behne, Audra R.Los Angeles (WLA) · Los Angeles · CA2020-01-03 – 2026-07-01Decisions1,078Approved196Denied882Other0Decision approval rate18.2%

Bell, Jennifer R.Atlanta (ATL) · Atlanta · GA2022-08-02 – 2026-06-30Decisions225Approved52Denied173Other0Decision approval rate23.1%

Bennett, Joshua L.Annandale (ANN) · Annandale2026-06-29 – 2026-07-01Decisions3Approved1Denied2Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Bennett, JustinOakdale (OAK) · Oakdale · LA2025-11-06 – 2026-04-02Decisions49Approved10Denied39Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Bergosh, Gary L.Oakdale (OAK) · Oakdale · LA2025-11-06 – 2026-07-01Decisions78Approved9Denied69Other0Decision approval rate11.5%

Beverly, JennyChelmsford (CHE) · Chelmsford · MA2024-05-21 – 2025-07-01Decisions210Approved129Denied81Other0Decision approval rate61.4%

Beyleryan, DavidEl Paso (EPD) · El Paso · TX2026-04-17 – 2026-06-30Decisions58Approved1Denied57Other0Decision approval rate1.7%

Bhagat, NimmoHouston (HOU) · Houston · TX2020-01-02 – 2026-06-25Decisions1,309Approved171Denied1,138Other0Decision approval rate13.1%

Billings, LucyNew York (NYV) · New York2020-08-21 – 2026-05-27Decisions286Approved170Denied116Other0Decision approval rate59.4%

Bither, Christine A.San Diego (SND) · San Diego · CA2020-01-07 – 2020-01-07Decisions1Approved0Denied1Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Black, Lauren M.Concord (CCC) · Concord · CA2026-05-15 – 2026-06-29Decisions42Approved0Denied42Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Bogdan, AttilaDallas (DAL) · Dallas · TX2025-11-03 – 2026-07-01Decisions112Approved1Denied111Other0Decision approval rate0.9%

Bohrer, MatthewHyattsville (HYA) · Hyattsville · MD2022-04-12 – 2024-02-05Decisions207Approved62Denied145Other0Decision approval rate30.0%

Bolling, Brandon M.Cleveland (CLE) · Cleveland · OH2020-08-05 – 2020-08-05Decisions1Approved0Denied1Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Bonet, Illya-Karina J.Sterling (STE) · Sterling · VA2022-05-24 – 2026-07-01Decisions804Approved168Denied636Other0Decision approval rate20.9%

Bonilla, Judith F.El Paso (ELP) · El Paso · TX2020-02-05 – 2026-06-15Decisions212Approved83Denied129Other0Decision approval rate39.2%

Boudreau, RobertOakdale (OAK) · Oakdale · LA2025-10-30 – 2026-03-16Decisions104Approved3Denied101Other0Decision approval rate2.9%

Bowen, DeniseNew York (NYV) · New York2026-06-25 – 2026-07-01Decisions16Approved0Denied16Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Bowens, TanishaHyattsville (HYA) · Hyattsville · MD2022-08-25 – 2026-06-25Decisions790Approved341Denied449Other0Decision approval rate43.2%

Bradley, GabrielImperial (IMP) · Imperial · CA2025-11-03 – 2026-03-27Decisions134Approved11Denied123Other0Decision approval rate8.2%

Brady, JeffryOrlando (ORL) · Orlando · FL2026-03-27 – 2026-07-01Decisions62Approved0Denied62Other0Decision approval rate0.0%

Bragg, ChristopherCharlotte (CHL) · Charlotte · NC2026-06-09 – 2026-06-09Decisions6Approved0Denied6Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Brasil, Elisa C.San Francisco (SFR) · San Francisco · CA2022-04-08 – 2025-04-17Decisions251Approved232Denied19Other0Decision approval rate92.4%

Bratton, ScottIndianapolis (INP) · Indianapolis · IN2022-10-26 – 2026-06-30Decisions1,325Approved270Denied1,055Other0Decision approval rate20.4%

Braun, Jason E.Annandale (ANN) · Annandale2023-02-15 – 2026-07-01Decisions259Approved114Denied145Other0Decision approval rate44.0%

Brennan, Noel A.New York (NYB) · New York2020-01-02 – 2025-03-25Decisions664Approved590Denied74Other0Decision approval rate88.9%

Brent, Jonathan Masaji.Van Nuys (VNS) · Van Nuys · CA2026-03-17 – 2026-06-13Decisions81Approved24Denied57Other0Decision approval rate29.6%

Brisack, Chris A.Fort Snelling (BLM) · Fort Snelling2020-01-02 – 2026-06-26Decisions343Approved24Denied319Other0Decision approval rate7.0%

Brooks, AliciaSanta Ana (SNC) · Santa Ana · CA2022-03-07 – 2026-07-01Decisions937Approved228Denied709Other0Decision approval rate24.3%

Brooks, Mark K.Hyattsville (HYA) · Hyattsville · MD2020-02-07 – 2026-06-09Decisions419Approved108Denied311Other0Decision approval rate25.8%

Brown, Alison M.Cleveland (CLE) · Cleveland · OH2020-01-30 – 2020-03-26Decisions4Approved1Denied3Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Brown, AnthonyDallas (DAL) · Dallas · TX2024-12-02 – 2025-02-25Decisions25Approved1Denied24Other0Decision approval rate—Fewer than 50; rate hidden

Brown, BenjaminHouston (HGP) · Houston · TX2026-04-15 – 2026-07-01Decisions57Approved0Denied57Other0Decision approval rate0.0%

Brown, Bianca, HLumpkin (SDC) · Lumpkin2020-01-10 – 2026-06-26Decisions426Approved44Denied382Other0Decision approval rate10.3%

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