Administrative Law Judge

Melvin, Patricia

Jackson MS OHO Hearing Office · Mississippi

Judge overview and comparisons

Patricia Melvin serves at the Jackson MS OHO Hearing Office in Mississippi. Through July 31, 2026 in FY 2026, Patricia Melvin decided 457 cases, including 180 favorable decisions, 202 unfavorable decisions, and 75 dismissals (cases closed without a decision on the merits — typically withdrawals, untimely filings, or abandonment). Their favorable rate was 39.4% and their unfavorable rate was 44.2%.

Year-to-date data: This fiscal year is still in progress, so totals will grow and should not be compared with completed fiscal years.

At Jackson MS OHO Hearing Office, the pooled favorable rate is 45.3%. Their favorable rate of 39.4% is 5.9 percentage points below the office average.

Compared with the national pooled favorable rate of 48.1%, their favorable rate is 8.7 percentage points below the national average. The national unfavorable rate is 35.3%.

FY 2026 Disposition Statistics

Total cases457
Favorable rate39.4%
Unfavorable rate44.2%
Favorable decisions180

Outcome breakdown

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