Social Security offices in California by city
Hearing offices in California
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | Suite 300, 2440 Tulare Street, Fresno 93721 (866) 596-7568 Ext. 25222 | 11.6 mo | 66% |
| Long Beach | Federal Building, Suite 5300, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach 90802 (855) 532-0889 | 8.5 mo | 55% |
| Los Angeles (Downtown) | 888 S. Figueroa St., Suite 800, Los Angeles (Downtown) 90017 (888) 488-0517 Ext. 15045 | 9.4 mo | 70% |
| Los Angeles (West) | Suite 400, 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles (West) 90025 (866) 748-2089 | 9.5 mo | 62% |
| Moreno Valley | 3rd Floor, 22690 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley 92553 (866) 737-4503 Ext. 18001 | 8.9 mo | 54% |
| Norwalk | Suite 250, 12440 E. Imperial Highway, Norwalk 90650 (877) 870-6385 | 8.8 mo | 67% |
| Oakland | Oakland Federal Building, Suite 200N, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland 94612 (866) 366-4916 | 8.6 mo | 66% |
| Orange | Centrum North, Suite 600, 1120 West La Veta Avenue, Orange 92868 (866) 593-1447 | 9.2 mo | 59% |
| Pasadena | Pasadena Towers 1, Suite 500, 800 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena 91101 (866) 354-0220 | 8.8 mo | 67% |
| Sacramento | Suite 250, 1610 Arden Way, Sacramento 95815 (866) 931-2544 | 8.4 mo | 68% |
| San Bernardino | Suite 200, 605 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino 92401 (866) 331-7127 Ext. 12502 | 8.1 mo | 61% |
| San Diego | Suite 900, 525 B Street, San Diego 92101 (866) 331-2294 | 9.9 mo | 58% |
| San Francisco | Equity Building, 16th Floor, 301 Howard Street, San Francisco 94105 (866) 770-1221 Ext. 19111 | 8.9 mo | 46% |
| San Jose | Robert F. Peckham Federal Building, 280 South 1ST ST RM 330, San Jose 95113-3005 1-800-772-1213 | 9.3 mo | 61% |
| San Rafael | Suite 230, 4040 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael 94903 1-800-772-1213 | 9.2 mo | 61% |
| Santa Barbara | Suite 206, 222 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara 93101 (866) 273-4953 | 9.7 mo | 69% |
| Stockton | Suite 100, 3116 W. March Lane, Stockton 95219 (866) 494-3136 | 8.9 mo | 44% |
California Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Service Division decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 916-285-8900 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in California
The appeal path in California
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Service Division.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a California 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 California?
SSA lists 17 hearing offices in California: Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles (Downtown), Los Angeles (West), Moreno Valley, Norwalk, Oakland, Orange, Pasadena, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Stockton.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in California?
Judges at California hearing offices approved 61% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in California?
SSA lists 124 Social Security field offices in California, in 107 cities.
Which California hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the San Bernardino office had the shortest average processing time in California: 245 days (about 8.1 months).
Who decides disability claims in California?
The Disability Determination Service Division (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 916-285-8900. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.