Social Security offices in Alabama by city
Hearing offices in Alabama
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1st Floor, 1200 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham 35285 (866) 613-2863 | 8.2 mo | 49% |
| Florence | Walnut Street Executive Center, 204 South Walnut Street, Suite D, Florence 35630 (866) 964-9978 | 7.9 mo | 47% |
| Mobile | Suite 200, 550 Government Street, Mobile 36602 (866) 563-4698 | 8.5 mo | 75% |
| Montgomery | Suite 200, 4344 Carmichael Road, Montgomery 36106 (866) 931-9032 | 8.0 mo | 71% |
Alabama Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-292-8106 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Alabama
The appeal path in Alabama
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Alabama hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Alabama?
SSA lists 4 hearing offices in Alabama: Birmingham, Florence, Mobile, Montgomery.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Alabama?
Judges at Alabama hearing offices approved 62% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Alabama?
SSA lists 22 Social Security field offices in Alabama, in 21 cities.
Which Alabama hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Florence office had the shortest average processing time in Alabama: 239 days (about 7.9 months).
Who decides disability claims in Alabama?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-292-8106. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.