A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge White, David (IJ code DDW, Charlotte, NC):
Overall track record
7 years on the bench (since 2020), 887 cases total, lifetime grant rate 4.1%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 607 cases, grant rate 3.7% — roughly in line with the Charlotte court average (1.9%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Honduras 131 0.0% Mexico 123 0.0% Guatemala 69 4.5% Venezuela 63 1.7% El Salvador 30 6.7% India 22 0.0% Brazil 19 0.0% Colombia 19 0.0% Haiti 13 0.0% Cuba 12 0.0% Nicaragua 12 0.0%
Year-by-year
2025: 198 cases, 1.6% grant rate 2026: 409 cases, 4.8% grant rate
If you've appeared before Judge White, I'd love to hear:
1. What's your nationality, and when was your most recent hearing?
2. How did your attorney prepare for this judge specifically?
Source: EOIR (U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review) public statistics, May 2026 release, compiled by AsylumTracker. A judge's historical pattern does not predict the outcome of any individual case; this is shared to help set realistic expectations. Real-experience accounts from the community are welcome.