A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Marshall, Jacob (IJ code JBM, Chicago, IL):
Overall track record
1 years on the bench (since 2026), 193 cases total, lifetime grant rate 0.0%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 193 cases, grant rate 0.0% — 12.4pp below the Chicago court average (12.4%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Cuba 44 0.0% Mexico 37 0.0% Venezuela 21 0.0% Honduras 19 0.0% Guatemala 10 0.0% Nicaragua 10 0.0% Nepal 7 0.0% El Salvador 6 0.0% China 5 0.0%
If you've appeared before Judge Marshall, 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.