
Christopher D. Ballman
Examiner (ID: 11279, Phone: (571)272-9984 , Office: P/3753 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3753 |
| Total Applications | 566 |
| Issued Applications | 406 |
| Pending Applications | 62 |
| Abandoned Applications | 110 |
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