A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Murad, Yvan E. (IJ code YEM, West Los Angeles, CA):
Overall track record
31 years on the bench (since 1996), 1,861 cases total, lifetime grant rate 6.2%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 1,770 cases, grant rate 6.2% — 6.9pp below the West Los Angeles court average (13.1%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 380 2.5% Guatemala 307 2.4% El Salvador 204 1.3% Colombia 179 0.0% Nicaragua 165 5.2% Honduras 137 2.5% Venezuela 62 0.0% Peru 57 1.9% Ecuador 43 0.0% China 37 42.3% Russia 34 53.1%
Year-by-year
2023: 5 cases, 20.0% grant rate 2024: 5 cases, 0.0% grant rate 2025: 916 cases, 6.2% grant rate 2026: 844 cases, 6.1% grant rate
If you've appeared before Judge Murad, 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.