ROCHESTER Hearing Office
- NEW YORK
- 8 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
66%
State average: 55%
▲ (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
11Months
State average: 9.2 Month
▲ (Above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Sochaczewsky | 59% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 17 | 2012 |
| Connor O'Brien | 59% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 2,581 | 2020 |
| Aaron M Morgan | 0% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 1 | 2016 |
| David S Lewandowski | 42% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 57 | 2012 |
| Brian Kane | 60% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 4,942 | 2025 |
| James E Dombeck | 52% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 559 | 2011 |
| Michael W Devlin | 54% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 4,975 | 2025 |
| John P Costello | 48% | Below (office avg. 66%) | 4,233 | 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.
378 Days
Average Case Processing Time
10%
Dismissal Rate
24%
Denied Rate
1.9
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.