ANCHORAGE AK Hearing Office
- ALASKA
- 9 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
56%
State average: 56%
● (Near State Avg.)
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
13Months
State average: 13 Month
● (Near State Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▲ (Above National Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▲ (Above National Avg.)
List of Judges
Judges at this hearing office vary in approval rates and decision volume. Select a judge to view individual statistics.
(Judge-level statistics reflect the most recent fiscal year with available data.
Approval rates may vary over time and by case type.)
| Judge Name | Approval Rate | Compared to Office Average | Decision Count | Most Recent Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna W Shipps | 26% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 31 | 2012 |
| Lyle Olson | 0% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 1 | 2015 |
| Wynne O'Brien-Persons | 39% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 92 | 2012 |
| Cecilia LaCara | 16% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 2,299 | 2019 |
| Paul T Hebda | 22% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 4,107 | 2019 |
| Cheri L Filion | 56% | Near (office avg. 56%) | 18 | 2013 |
| David J DeLaittre | 36% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 76 | 2013 |
| John Bauer | 51% | Below (office avg. 56%) | 55 | 2012 |
| Jonathan Baird | 64% | Above (office avg. 56%) | 589 | 2012 |
Advanced office metrics
These statistics provide additional context about how cases are processed at this hearing office.
They reflect system-level activity, not individual judge decision behavior, and may vary based on administrative and procedural factors.
450 Days
Average Case Processing Time
18%
Dismissal Rate
26%
Denied Rate
1.8
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.