TOPEKA KS Hearing Office
- KANSAS
- 13 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
36%
State average: 40%
▼ (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
6Months
State average: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy G Stueve | 23% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 2,720 | 2020 |
| Michael D Shilling | 21% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 4,627 | 2020 |
| Mark Naggi | 0% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 5 | 2020 |
| LaSandra Morrison | 41% | Above (office avg. 36%) | 685 | 2019 |
| Christina Y Mein | 32% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 1,549 | 2013 |
| Michael D Mance | 34% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 3,892 | 2020 |
| Sherianne Laba | 45% | Above (office avg. 36%) | 11 | 2014 |
| Scott Johnson | 27% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 1,608 | 2025 |
| Cynthia K Hale | 43% | Above (office avg. 36%) | 1,507 | 2017 |
| Michael Comisky | 28% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 1,211 | 2018 |
| Michael D Burrichter | 28% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 1,302 | 2025 |
| Robert J Burbank | 45% | Above (office avg. 36%) | 4,194 | 2018 |
| Janice E Barnes-Williams | 24% | Below (office avg. 36%) | 548 | 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.
230 Days
Average Case Processing Time
15%
Dismissal Rate
48%
Denied Rate
1.3
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.