SPRINGFIELD MO Hearing Office
- MISSOURI
- 22 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
35%
State average: 44%
▼ (Below State Avg.)
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
6.5Months
State average: 7.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Walters | 22% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 832 | 2014 |
| Arthur T Stephenson | 72% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 322 | 2011 |
| Sherry L. Schallner | 37% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 494 | 2018 |
| Melissa M Olivero | 43% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 156 | 2012 |
| Alexis Murdock | 45% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 246 | 2020 |
| Patrick H Morrison | 25% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 920 | 2019 |
| Dickie Montemayor | 62% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 150 | 2012 |
| Linda Marshall | 43% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 1,755 | 2015 |
| Robert A Lynch | 40% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 2,671 | 2020 |
| Mary J Leary | 30% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 2,403 | 2025 |
| Sherianne Laba | 6% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 50 | 2019 |
| Victor L Horton | 22% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 3,069 | 2019 |
| L. W. Henry | 58% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 294 | 2010 |
| Walter R Hellums | 25% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 796 | 2025 |
| James F Gillet | 30% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 3,616 | 2020 |
| Kenton W Fulton | 38% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 1,765 | 2013 |
| David K Fromme | 38% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 2,978 | 2016 |
| Perry L Franklin | 38% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 3,772 | 2025 |
| Jo Ann L Draper | 25% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 1,399 | 2025 |
| Mark A Clayton | 26% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 3,060 | 2025 |
| Thomas Cheffins | 21% | Below (office avg. 35%) | 1,815 | 2019 |
| Linda D Carter | 47% | Above (office avg. 35%) | 723 | 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.
245 Days
Average Case Processing Time
14%
Dismissal Rate
50%
Denied Rate
1.6
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.