Approval rates
The 51% approval rate for Regina L. Warren covers all decisions on record since 2016. This is compared against the 42% to 78% range of the 14 other judges whose most recent office on record is also Philadelphia. With 2,730 decisions on record, this data provides a view of past patterns. Aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Warren. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Warren'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 approval rate for Regina L. Warren has shown varied movement. The rate reached 44% in 2023 before rising to 63% in 2025. These fluctuations demonstrate why a thorough review of your medical evidence is essential for your hearing.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Warren'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 Philadelphia hearing office
The Philadelphia hearing office serves you and other claimants across Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. As a major hub, the office maintains a diverse bench of 14 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard administrative process focused on the medical and vocational evidence of your disability claim.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Philadelphia
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Philadelphia hearing office, with an approval-rate range of 42% to 78% on their records since 2016. For preparation purposes, the guidance is 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
Regina L. Warren has an approval rate of 51% on record since 2016. This sits within the 42% to 78% range observed among the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is Philadelphia. An attorney can help you understand how to present your case effectively regardless of which judge is assigned.
Yes, the rate has fluctuated over the years. It reached 44% in 2023 before rising to 63% in 2025. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate how these trends might relate to the specific evidence in your claim.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is important to be prepared for the hearing process regardless of the judge you draw. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence.
