PORTLAND ME Hearing Office
- MAINE
- 17 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
52%
State average: 52%
● (Near 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
8.5Months
State average: 8.5 Month
● (Near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Zimmerman | 28% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 180 | 2020 |
| Joseph Shortill | 70% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 2,952 | 2017 |
| Carol A Sax | 58% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 12 | 2016 |
| Aaron M Morgan | 27% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 15 | 2018 |
| Katherine Morgan | 71% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 4,162 | 2018 |
| John L Melanson | 42% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 3,534 | 2018 |
| Paul G Martin | 40% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 42 | 2025 |
| Virginia Kuhn | 62% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 281 | 2010 |
| Todd S Holbrook | 41% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 1,223 | 2025 |
| Linda J Helm | 45% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 1,446 | 2019 |
| Kim K Griswold | 71% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 735 | 2011 |
| Edward F Gaulin | 56% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 352 | 2014 |
| Guy E Fletcher | 60% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 3,014 | 2015 |
| Vickie Evans | 59% | Above (office avg. 52%) | 2,662 | 2015 |
| John F Edwards | 43% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 3,011 | 2015 |
| Lamar W Davis | 50% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 626 | 2017 |
| Christine Cutter | 44% | Below (office avg. 52%) | 1,845 | 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.
281 Days
Average Case Processing Time
15%
Dismissal Rate
32%
Denied Rate
1.7
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.