WILKES BARRE Hearing Office
- PENNSYLVANIA
- 29 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
39%
State average: 46%
▼ (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
7Months
State average: 8.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Zack | 45% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 4,775 | 2020 |
| Wanda L Wright | 0% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 0 | — |
| Michelle Wolfe | 23% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 4,484 | 2025 |
| Timothy Wing | 44% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 3,978 | 2025 |
| April M Wexler | 75% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 4 | 2019 |
| Jennifer Whang | 52% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 340 | 2010 |
| Jarrod Tranguch | 33% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 3,562 | 2025 |
| Susan L Torres | 38% | Near (office avg. 39%) | 1,470 | 2014 |
| Ronald Sweeda | 41% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 1,785 | 2012 |
| Michele Stolls | 47% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 5,552 | 2025 |
| Joani Sedaca | 39% | Near (office avg. 39%) | 109 | 2012 |
| Mike Oleyar | 40% | Near (office avg. 39%) | 1,045 | 2025 |
| Paul McAdam | 59% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 499 | 2010 |
| Lisa B Martin | 33% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 3 | 2019 |
| Bruce MacDougall | 41% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 233 | 2011 |
| James Linehan | 33% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 110 | 2015 |
| Jennifer M Lash | 52% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 60 | 2010 |
| Gerard W Langan | 44% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 4,571 | 2025 |
| Mark Hockensmith | 50% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 4 | 2019 |
| Therese A Hardiman | 40% | Near (office avg. 39%) | 5,146 | 2025 |
| Hortensia Haaversen | 50% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 740 | 2011 |
| Richard E Guida | 30% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 404 | 2012 |
| Paula Garrety | 32% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 1,453 | 2020 |
| Charles A Dominick | 41% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 1,145 | 2025 |
| Craig De Bernardis | 75% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 273 | 2011 |
| Edward L Brady | 48% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 5,827 | 2025 |
| Sridhar Boini | 32% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 1,863 | 2012 |
| Frank Barletta | 42% | Above (office avg. 39%) | 2,386 | 2025 |
| Daniel Balutis | 20% | Below (office avg. 39%) | 1,682 | 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.
284 Days
Average Case Processing Time
15%
Dismissal Rate
45%
Denied Rate
1.7
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.