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Lisa Ehrens (LES): 64.5% Asylum Grant Rate

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code LES, labeled Lisa Ehrens in the imported lookup. 889 asylum merits decisions; 64.5% 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 LES, labeled Lisa Ehrens in the imported lookup, has 889 recorded asylum merits decisions in All available decision history.

The merits grant rate is 64.5%: grants divided by grants plus denials.

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

Metric
Asylum merits grant rate
Value
64.5%
Sample size
889
Period
All available decision history
Source
EOIR FOIA case data
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026

These statistics are attributed to EOIR judge code LES. 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: Lisa Ehrens (LES): 64.5% Asylum Grant Rate. https://asylumstats.com/judges/lisa-ehrens-les. 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
1988 1 0 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1989 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1990 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1991 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1992 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1993 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1994 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1995 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1996 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1997 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1998 0 2 2 0.0%
1999 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2000 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2001 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2002 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2003 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2004 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2005 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2006 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2007 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2008 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2009 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2010 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2011 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2012 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2013 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2014 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2015 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2016 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2017 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2018 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2019 32 89 121 26.4%
2020 45 117 162 27.8%
2021 49 6 55 89.1%
2022 82 12 94 87.2%
2023 122 5 127 96.1%
2024 115 11 126 91.3%
2025 126 50 176 71.6%
2026 1 8 9 11.1%
Representation breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Represented 554 261 815 68.0%
Not represented 19 55 74 25.7%
Custody breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Never detained 444 278 722 61.5%
Released 126 15 141 89.4%
Detained 3 23 26 11.5%
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 Lisa Ehrens?

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code LES, labeled Lisa Ehrens in the imported lookup. 889 asylum merits decisions; 64.5% 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 744 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 Lisa Ehrens?

China; Guatemala; Honduras. 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.