EVANSTON Hearing Office
- ILLINOIS
- 21 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
48%
State average: 45% ▲ (Above State Avg.)
National average: 49% ● (Near National Avg.)
National average: 49% ● (Near National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
7Months
State average: 7.1 Month ● (Near State Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below 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 | Data Recency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wenzel | 61% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 272 | 2014 |
| James D Wascher | 52% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,012 | 2020 |
| Kevin Vodak | 48% | Near (office avg. 48%) | 1,635 | 2025 |
| Kevin Plunkett | 40% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 1,528 | 2020 |
| Edward B Pappert | 69% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,458 | 2013 |
| Barry A Miller | 60% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 711 | 2019 |
| Shirley M Michaelson | 61% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,411 | 2017 |
| Sylke Merchan | 54% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,809 | 2015 |
| Lee Lewin | 48% | Near (office avg. 48%) | 2,110 | 2025 |
| Patricia Kendall | 50% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,148 | 2020 |
| Robert Karmgard | 57% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,354 | 2015 |
| Matthew Johnson | 50% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 18 | 2016 |
| Lana Johnson | 46% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 1,865 | 2025 |
| Jessica Inouye | 40% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 2,523 | 2025 |
| Linda S Halperin | 70% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 3,693 | 2018 |
| Maren Dougherty | 57% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 313 | 2010 |
| Daniel Dadabo | 45% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 3,622 | 2019 |
| Allyn Brooks | 0% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 0 | — |
| Cynthia M Bretthauer | 45% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 3,390 | 2020 |
| Lovert F Bassett | 59% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 6,001 | 2025 |
| Robert C Asbille | 64% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 4,962 | 2019 |
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.
264 Days
Average Case Processing Time
15%
Dismissal Rate
37%
Denied Rate
1.7
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.