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Frederic G. Leeds (FGL): 76.8% Asylum Grant Rate

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code FGL, labeled Frederic G. Leeds in the imported lookup. 2,814 asylum merits decisions; 76.8% granted (All available decision history). Historical code records are not verified personal tenure. Statistics describe past decisions, not individual outcomes. Not legal advice.

How we estimate

EOIR grant rate means grants divided by grants plus denials for asylum merits decisions, excluding other closures. Rates require at least 2 decisions; rankings require at least 30. Proceedings history can extend to 1951; the first recorded asylum merits month in this import is Dec 1972. Each dataset states its own coverage. Do not interpret proceedings coverage as asylum decision coverage. Reconstructed pending counts may differ from agency totals. Historical judge-code attribution is not verified personal tenure.

Key facts

EOIR judge code FGL, labeled Frederic G. Leeds in the imported lookup, has 2,814 recorded asylum merits decisions in All available decision history.

The merits grant rate is 76.8%: grants divided by grants plus denials.

Statistics describe past decisions, not individual outcomes. Not legal advice.

Metric
Asylum merits grant rate
Value
76.8%
Sample size
2,814
Period
All available decision history
Source
EOIR FOIA case data
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026

These statistics are attributed to EOIR judge code FGL. Historical code records and court assignments are not a verified biography or proof of personal tenure.

Data through: Aug 2026Source published: Sep 1, 2026Source updated: Sep 1, 2026Imported: Oct 4, 2026 Source: EOIR FOIA case data Methodology and limitations Public API

Cite this page: Frederic G. Leeds (FGL): 76.8% Asylum Grant Rate. https://asylumstats.com/judges/frederic-g-leeds-fgl. Data through Aug 2026; source published Sep 1, 2026; imported Oct 4, 2026. Include your access date when citing.

Totals and breakdowns use the canonical page period. Court and nationality trend tables include all available decision history; other trend tables use their labeled periods. All tables apply the display floor. Interactive filters can select a different period. Empty buckets and cells below the floor have no reported rate.
Decision trend
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
1986 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1987 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1988 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1989 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1990 0 3 3 0.0%
1991 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1992 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1993 0 2 2 0.0%
1994 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1995 0 11 11 0.0%
1996 0 16 16 0.0%
1997 0 7 7 0.0%
1998 0 5 5 0.0%
1999 0 6 6 0.0%
2000 0 5 5 0.0%
2001 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2002 0 3 3 0.0%
2003 0 2 2 0.0%
2004 0 2 2 0.0%
2005 0 2 2 0.0%
2006 27 54 81 33.3%
2007 24 77 101 23.8%
2008 45 76 121 37.2%
2009 45 51 96 46.9%
2010 23 26 49 46.9%
2011 54 15 69 78.3%
2012 64 13 77 83.1%
2013 42 5 47 89.4%
2014 221 8 229 96.5%
2015 254 15 269 94.4%
2016 234 4 238 98.3%
2017 139 25 164 84.8%
2018 213 36 249 85.5%
2019 52 17 69 75.4%
2020 55 24 79 69.6%
2021 78 5 83 94.0%
2022 201 34 235 85.5%
2023 148 20 168 88.1%
2024 124 22 146 84.9%
2025 98 49 147 66.7%
2026 20 10 30 66.7%
Representation breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Represented 2,115 484 2,599 81.4%
Not represented 46 169 215 21.4%
Custody breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Never detained 1,556 400 1,956 79.6%
Released 597 186 783 76.2%
Detained 8 67 75 10.7%
Courts recorded for this judge code
Other judges at the comparison court
Leading nationalities by decisions

Frequently asked questions

What is the asylum grant rate for Frederic G. Leeds?

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code FGL, labeled Frederic G. Leeds in the imported lookup. 2,814 asylum merits decisions; 76.8% granted (All available decision history). Historical code records are not verified personal tenure. Rates reflect the period and sample on this page. Statistics describe past decisions, not individual outcomes. Not legal advice.

How long does the asylum process take?

Completed claims with recorded filing and decision dates averaged 1,168 days from filing to decision; this is not a forecast for pending cases. The data cannot predict how long a pending case will take. Court proceedings, USCIS interviews and green-card processing are different processes.

Which nationalities have the most decisions for Frederic G. Leeds?

China; India; Nepal. Counts reflect the page’s reporting period and the EOIR nationality codes, which include historical categories.

Does a judge’s past grant rate predict my case?

No. These are observational statistics attributed to EOIR judge codes, not a prediction or assessment of a named person’s entire career. Case mix, period, representation and custody can differ. For individual advice, consult a qualified legal representative.

Why is a grant rate or ranking missing?

We display a rate only with at least 2 merits decisions and rank judges or court comparisons only with at least 30. Small samples can vary widely. A missing rate is not a zero grant rate.

How can I check my immigration court case?

Use EOIR Automated Case Information for court case details and rely on official notices. Use USCIS Case Status Online for USCIS receipt numbers. These aggregate statistics do not look up individual cases.