PADUCAH Hearing Office
- KENTUCKY
- 18 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
49%
State average: 46%
▲ (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
6.5Months
State average: 6.6 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 | Most Recent Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen M Thomas | 59% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 2,025 | 2014 |
| Jennifer B Thomas | 41% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 1,280 | 2020 |
| Edward F Sweeney | 49% | Near (office avg. 49%) | 230 | 2013 |
| Mallette Richey | 65% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 141 | 2013 |
| Phylis M Pierce | 46% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 588 | 2011 |
| David Peeples | 38% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 1,027 | 2025 |
| Scott T Morris | 47% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 92 | 2015 |
| Maribeth McMahon | 35% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 986 | 2020 |
| Mary S Lassy | 59% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 4,006 | 2016 |
| Emilie Kraft | 46% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 496 | 2016 |
| Lisa R Hall | 42% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 1,883 | 2025 |
| Stacey L Foster | 49% | Near (office avg. 49%) | 1,253 | 2020 |
| David A Ettinger | 71% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 7 | 2020 |
| Marci P Eaton | 59% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 5,284 | 2025 |
| Amber Downs | 0% | Below (office avg. 49%) | 0 | — |
| Brian Curley | 53% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 143 | 2014 |
| James E Craig | 55% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 1,460 | 2012 |
| Michael Comisky | 54% | Above (office avg. 49%) | 364 | 2012 |
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
13%
Dismissal Rate
38%
Denied Rate
1.9
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.