MT PLEASANT MI Hearing Office
- MICHIGAN
- 49 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
59%
State average: 52%
▲ (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
7Months
State average: 7.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Zimmerman | 31% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 681 | 2019 |
| Joy Turner | 60% | Near (office avg. 59%) | 840 | 2014 |
| Robert J Tjapkes | 37% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 818 | 2020 |
| Tammy A Thames | 45% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 1,130 | 2013 |
| Sharda Singh | 49% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 124 | 2013 |
| William Shenkenberg | 33% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 12 | 2016 |
| Janice E Shave | 49% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 337 | 2011 |
| Craig R Petersen | 44% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 875 | 2012 |
| JoErin O'Leary | 53% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 5,011 | 2025 |
| Manh H Nguyen | 48% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 2,828 | 2025 |
| Donald K Neely | 46% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 94 | 2016 |
| Sean McKee | 24% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 240 | 2017 |
| Christopher J Mattia | 41% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 428 | 2018 |
| Stephen Marchioro | 28% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 376 | 2016 |
| James E MacDonald | 51% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 483 | 2018 |
| Robert A Lynch | 64% | Above (office avg. 59%) | 81 | 2011 |
| Mikel Lupisella | 53% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 1,009 | 2025 |
| John Loughlin | 36% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 382 | 2018 |
| David S Lewandowski | 53% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 358 | 2012 |
| Lisa Leslie | 28% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 32 | 2015 |
| Kendra S Kleber | 50% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 1,515 | 2016 |
| Mark Kim | 48% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 204 | 2016 |
| Theodore Kim | 41% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 128 | 2018 |
| James J Kent | 48% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 1,628 | 2014 |
| Keith J Kearney | 43% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 381 | 2013 |
| Jessica Inouye | 32% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 1,058 | 2012 |
| Davida H Isaacs | 42% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 95 | 2016 |
| Patricia E Hurt | 29% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 63 | 2016 |
| Janice L Holmes | 47% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 621 | 2015 |
| Greg Holsclaw | 38% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 69 | 2012 |
| Ronald Herman | 61% | Above (office avg. 59%) | 1,303 | 2013 |
| Melinda K Hart | 71% | Above (office avg. 59%) | 77 | 2012 |
| Clarence T Guthrie III | 30% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 151 | 2015 |
| Dawn M Gruenburg | 65% | Above (office avg. 59%) | 986 | 2014 |
| Mark B Greenberg | 56% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 502 | 2012 |
| Brian Garves | 42% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 286 | 2016 |
| Lori L Freund | 67% | Above (office avg. 59%) | 514 | 2013 |
| Kathleen H Eiler | 41% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 2,430 | 2016 |
| Elizabeth Ebner | 42% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 48 | 2016 |
| Kevin Detherage | 0% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 0 | — |
| Kevin J Detherage | 40% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 823 | 2014 |
| Adam Dale | 51% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 358 | 2020 |
| Michael S Condon | 43% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 164 | 2012 |
| Laura Chess | 53% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 2,240 | 2025 |
| Brian Burgtorf | 31% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 457 | 2020 |
| Reni Barnett-Jefferson | 48% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 349 | 2013 |
| Bryce Baird | 33% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 57 | 2016 |
| Mara-Louise Anzalone | 54% | Below (office avg. 59%) | 414 | 2016 |
| Kyle E Andeer | 72% | Above (office avg. 59%) | 193 | 2011 |
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.
247 Days
Average Case Processing Time
11%
Dismissal Rate
30%
Denied Rate
1.7
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.