Approval rates
In the most recent reporting period, you would have seen an approval rate of 68% for this judge, which is 5 percentage points higher than the 63% average for the St Petersburg FL OHO. These figures reflect recent trends in the judge's docket.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Alderisio's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
Since 2016, the judge has issued 4,467 decisions. His approval rate has varied over the years, ranging from 58% in 2016 to 68% in the most recent partial year of 2026. These fluctuations reflect the changing nature of the cases on his docket rather than a shift in his approach to your claim.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Alderisio's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the St Petersburg Fl OHO hearing office
The St Petersburg FL OHO is the most recent office on record for this judge, with activity recorded through July 2026. This office maintains a bench of 17 judges, and the office-wide approval rate in the latest period was 63%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is St Petersburg Fl OHO
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly, so you cannot choose your judge. At the St Petersburg FL OHO, the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one have approval rates ranging from 35% to 85% since 2016.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
In the latest reporting period, James P. Alderisio approved 68% of cases, which is 5 percentage points higher than the 63% average for the St Petersburg FL OHO. An attorney can help you prepare your evidence effectively for your hearing.
The judge's approval rate has fluctuated, starting at 58% in 2016 and reaching 68% in the most recent partial year of 2026. An attorney can help you evaluate how your case fits into these historical patterns.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the St Petersburg FL OHO. Focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history, daily limitations, and symptoms. An attorney can help you ensure your testimony clearly addresses the criteria the judge uses to make a decision.
An approval rate is a summary of past decisions, not a guarantee for your specific hearing. While James P. Alderisio's 64% rate since 2016 offers insight into his docket, your case's success depends on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you organize this evidence to meet the judge's requirements.
