Approval rates
The approval rate for Laurel J. Greene is based on 1,269 lifetime decisions. When compared to the broader bench at the St Petersburg FL office, which shows a lifetime approval range of 35% to 85%, her record is notably high. These figures are derived from data collected since 2016. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Greene. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 27, 2019. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Greene'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
Laurel J. Greene's approval record has remained steady throughout the data window of 2016 to 2019. Starting with an 84% approval rate in 2016, the figures rose to 87% by 2018 and maintained that level through 2019. This consistency across 1,269 decisions suggests a stable approach to evaluating your disability claim.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Greene'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.
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About the St Petersburg FL hearing office
The St Petersburg FL hearing office serves you throughout the region. With 17 judges on record since 2016, the office manages a high volume of cases to ensure timely hearings. You can expect a professional environment where evidence quality is the primary driver of the outcome. You can see the St Petersburg FL Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your assignment to a specific judge is essentially random. There are 17 judges on record at this office since 2016. Across this bench, lifetime approval rates vary significantly, ranging from 35% to 85%. Your preparation remains the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
Laurel J. Greene has an 85% lifetime approval rate, which is at the top of the 35% to 85% range seen among the 17 judges on record at the St Petersburg FL office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
Her approval rate has remained steady, moving from 84% in 2016 to 87% in 2018 and 2019. This consistency across 1,269 lifetime decisions suggests a stable pattern, though an attorney can help you evaluate how your specific medical documentation aligns with current standards.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, making the process random. An attorney can help you prepare for the hearing process regardless of the judge assigned.
A hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and may hear testimony from you or vocational experts. An attorney can help you prepare for the questions you might face and ensure your file is complete.
While Laurel J. Greene has an 85% lifetime approval rate, this is a statistical observation of past performance and not a guarantee of your outcome. Every case is decided on its own merits, and an attorney can help you build the strongest possible argument for your disability claim.