OAK BROOK Hearing Office
- ILLINOIS
- 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry D Thompson | 71% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 7 | 2019 |
| Steven H Templin | 60% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 2,616 | 2019 |
| Edward P Studzinski | 30% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 2,458 | 2025 |
| Kenneth E Stewart | 58% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 940 | 2011 |
| William Spalo | 51% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 949 | 2020 |
| Robert M Senander | 47% | Near (office avg. 48%) | 4,606 | 2017 |
| John L Mondi | 51% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,452 | 2013 |
| William J Mackowiak | 70% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 1,660 | 2020 |
| Lorenzo Level | 44% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 959 | 2016 |
| Rebecca LaRiccia | 42% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 1,795 | 2015 |
| John K Kraybill | 49% | Near (office avg. 48%) | 3,022 | 2017 |
| Roxanne J Kelsey | 46% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 1,765 | 2020 |
| James A Horn | 63% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 2,166 | 2016 |
| Bernadette Freeman | 64% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 315 | 2020 |
| Joel G Fina | 55% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 4,905 | 2025 |
| Victoria A Ferrer | 36% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 180 | 2019 |
| Kimberly S Cromer | 57% | Above (office avg. 48%) | 4,427 | 2020 |
| Janice M Bruning | 42% | Below (office avg. 48%) | 6,109 | 2025 |
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.
259 Days
Average Case Processing Time
15%
Dismissal Rate
37%
Denied Rate
2
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.