LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN Hearing Office
- CALIFORNIA
- 13 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
50%
State average: 50%
● (Near 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
9Months
State average: 8.7 Month
▲ (Above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Weir III | 36% | Below (office avg. 50%) | 6,478 | 2020 |
| Ariel L Sotolongo | 54% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 1,820 | 2015 |
| Sung Park | 33% | Below (office avg. 50%) | 924 | 2025 |
| William Ordas | 56% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 2,385 | 2014 |
| James L Moser | 60% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 5,925 | 2020 |
| David G Marcus | 44% | Below (office avg. 50%) | 2,082 | 2020 |
| Robert E Lowenstein | 56% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 1,460 | 2018 |
| Stuart M Kaye | 65% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 2,550 | 2014 |
| Evelyn M Gunn | 39% | Below (office avg. 50%) | 1,638 | 2025 |
| Jan Donsbach | 42% | Below (office avg. 50%) | 1,264 | 2016 |
| ARTHUR S CAHN | 59% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 133 | 2013 |
| Maxine R Benmour | 60% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 251 | 2010 |
| David J Agatstein | 52% | Above (office avg. 50%) | 5,870 | 2020 |
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.
350 Days
Average Case Processing Time
16%
Dismissal Rate
33%
Denied Rate
1.4
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.