FLORENCE Hearing Office
- ALABAMA
- 20 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
41%
State average: 52%
▼ (Below State Avg.)
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
6Months
State average: 6.4 Month
▼ (Below 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 | Most Recent Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas A Wright | 62% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 1,590 | 2020 |
| Lori J Williams | 41% | Near (office avg. 41%) | 4,117 | 2025 |
| Cynthia G Weaver | 22% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 4,276 | 2025 |
| Jerry M. Vanderhoef | 89% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 114 | 2010 |
| J. Edward Tease | 74% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 328 | 2010 |
| William F Taylor | 50% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 371 | 2013 |
| Randall C. Stout | 29% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 2,940 | 2017 |
| Ricky V South | 62% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 1,691 | 2013 |
| Mallette Richey | 44% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 3,227 | 2025 |
| Amy H Naylor | 54% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 65 | 2016 |
| Jason A Lewis | 53% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 1,075 | 2025 |
| Tresie Kinnell | 31% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 55 | 2016 |
| Robert L. Hodges | 56% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 411 | 2011 |
| James Grimes | 30% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 994 | 2025 |
| Gloria W Green | 59% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 4,589 | 2025 |
| Dan Grady | 66% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 214 | 2011 |
| Joseph F Gilliland | 50% | Above (office avg. 41%) | 2,293 | 2014 |
| Brian Dougherty | 25% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 4 | 2020 |
| Patrick R. Digby | 30% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 4,861 | 2025 |
| Earl C. Cates | 38% | Below (office avg. 41%) | 395 | 2010 |
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.
239 Days
Average Case Processing Time
16%
Dismissal Rate
43%
Denied Rate
1.3
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.