MADISON Hearing Office
- WISCONSIN
- 20 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
61%
State average: 49%
▲ (Above 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
8Months
State average: 8 Month
● (Near State Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ● (Near National Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ● (Near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert G White | 46% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 282 | 2013 |
| Thomas W Springer | 54% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 1,920 | 2018 |
| William Spalo | 35% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 820 | 2014 |
| Arthur J Schneider | 39% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 2,233 | 2015 |
| Michael Schaefer | 55% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 1,728 | 2025 |
| Thomas J Sanzi | 22% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 882 | 2014 |
| Ahavaha Pyrtel | 60% | Near (office avg. 61%) | 1,341 | 2025 |
| John H Pleuss | 42% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 2,605 | 2016 |
| Kim Soo Nagle | 0% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 3 | 2020 |
| Christopher Messina | 62% | Near (office avg. 61%) | 225 | 2020 |
| Debra Meachum | 53% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 2,747 | 2020 |
| John Martin | 48% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 600 | 2017 |
| Virginia Kuhn | 53% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 405 | 2011 |
| Patricia Kendall | 37% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 51 | 2015 |
| Joseph D Jacobson | 56% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 4,279 | 2025 |
| Ira S Epstein | 0% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 1 | 2011 |
| William S Coleman | 44% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 225 | 2012 |
| William W Berg | 76% | Above (office avg. 61%) | 161 | 2011 |
| Brent C Bedwell | 36% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 125 | 2012 |
| Robert L Bartelt | 0% | Below (office avg. 61%) | 0 | — |
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.
287 Days
Average Case Processing Time
13%
Dismissal Rate
26%
Denied Rate
1.5
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.