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Social Security Offices in Arizona

SSA has 14 field offices in Arizona. For disability appeals, there are3 SSA hearing offices (Phoenix (Downtown), Phoenix (North), Tucson). Judges there approved 64% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determination Services.

Social Security offices in Arizona by city

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

Hearing offices in Arizona

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
Phoenix (Downtown)Siete Square, Suite 200, 3737 North 7th Street, Phoenix (Downtown) 85014
(888) 748-1991 Ext. 21651
9.1 mo57%
Phoenix (North)Suite 430, 18444 North 25th Avenue, Phoenix (North) 85023
(877) 784-3690 Ext. 19839
11.4 mo60%
TucsonRio Nuevo Professional Plaza, Suite 265, 201 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson 85745
1-800-772-1213
9.7 mo77%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

Arizona Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-352-0409 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Arizona

The appeal path in Arizona

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Arizona hearing office. What to expect.
  4. 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 Arizona?

SSA lists 3 hearing offices in Arizona: Phoenix (Downtown), Phoenix (North), Tucson.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Arizona?

Judges at Arizona hearing offices approved 64% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Arizona?

SSA lists 14 Social Security field offices in Arizona, in 12 cities.

Which Arizona hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Phoenix (Downtown) office had the shortest average processing time in Arizona: 278 days (about 9.1 months).

Who decides disability claims in Arizona?

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-352-0409. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.