Matthew S. Johnson

Aurora (AUR) · Aurora, CO

Matthew S. Johnson is listed with Aurora (AUR). The database records 49 asylum outcomes: 4 approved, 45 denied, and 0 other outcomes. Historical statistics are informational and cannot predict an individual case.

Decision approval rate—Approved ÷（Approved + Denied）

Approved share of all outcomes8.2%Approved ÷ all outcomes

Asylum decisions494 / 45 / 0

Approved / denied4 / 45 / 0Database records only

Yearly changes

Yearly asylum decision trend

Applicant origin

Asylum decisions by fiscal year and nationality

Each row shows fiscal year, nationality, valid decisions, and approval rate.

Official appointment record

Judge background and appointment

Appointment dateApril 2026

Appointed courtAnnandale

Appointment typeTemporary Immigration Judge

Official biography

Matthew S. Johnson was appointed as a temporary immigration judge to begin hearing cases in April 2026. Judge Johnson earned a Bachelor of History in 2008 from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Juris Doctor in 2020 from the University of Virginia School of Law. From July 2023 to December 2025, he was a litigation associate at Fish & Richardson PC in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. From January 2021 to June 2023, he was an associate at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP. From March 2016 to January 2021, he served as a surface warfare officer reservist in the U.S. Navy. From May 2008 to February 2016, he served as a nuclear surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. Since January 2021 he has served as a judge advocate in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Judge Johnson is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar.

Education: Judge Johnson earned a Bachelor of History in 2008 from the U.S.

Bar admission: Judge Johnson is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar.

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This page shows only verifiable official appointment and biography records. No departure record does not confirm current service; personnel changes are labeled only with reliable sources.

How to read approval rates

Decision approval rateis approved ÷ (approved + denied). Blue “Other” is shown separately and includes identifiable withholding/CAT protection, cancellation or adjustment, voluntary departure, withdrawal, termination, dismissal, and administrative closure; it is excluded from the rate denominator.Approved share of all outcomesuses approved, denied, and other outcomes in the denominator.

With small samples, a few cases can move the percentage sharply. The page flags samples below 50 and below 200 decisions.

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