Address, phone and hours
| Address | Woodlawn Office Complex, 1718 Woodlawn Drive Baltimore, MD 21207 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (877) 711-5019 |
| Fax | (833) 631-1016 |
| eFile fax | (877) 310-3637 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 8785, London, KY 40742 |
| Hours | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
This office holds hearings before administrative law judges. It does not issue Social Security cards or take new benefit applications: for that, visit your local Social Security field office in Maryland.
How long is the wait at the Baltimore hearing office?
SSA does not publish a processing time for this office in its latest report. Check the national figures in hearing wait times.
Judges at the Baltimore hearing office and approval rates
These are the administrative law judges (ALJs) listed for Baltimore National Hearing Center in SSA's FY 2026 disposition data. The approval rate is the share of decisions that were fully or partially favorable; dismissals are not counted as decisions. The office average was 46%, against 58% nationally.
| Judge | Decisions | Approved | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hammock | 329 | 53% | |
| Paul Barker | 315 | 48% | |
| Christopher Dillon | 81 | 44% |
Which field offices send cases to Baltimore National Hearing Center?
According to SSA, Baltimore National Hearing Center handles hearings for people served by these Social Security field offices:
NHCs are not open to the public.
If your local office is not listed, your hearing is handled elsewhere: check the Maryland hearing offices.
How to request a hearing at this office
- Your claim must first be denied at reconsideration.
- Request the hearing within 60 days of receiving the reconsideration denial (SSA presumes you received it 5 days after the date on the letter), online at ssa.gov or with form HA-501.
- The hearing office acknowledges your request and sends a notice about the ways to attend: in person, by video or by phone.
- You receive the Notice of Hearing at least 75 days before the hearing date.
- Send any remaining evidence at least 5 business days before the hearing. What happens at the hearing.
The previous decisions in Maryland are made by the Disability Determination Services. Full walkthrough: how to appeal a disability denial and what happens at the hearing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of the Baltimore hearing office?
The Baltimore National Hearing Center phone number is (877) 711-5019. Fax: (833) 631-1016.
Where is the Baltimore Social Security hearing office?
Baltimore National Hearing Center is located at Woodlawn Office Complex, 1718 Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore, MD 21207.
What is the approval rate at the Baltimore hearing office?
In FY 2026, judges at Baltimore National Hearing Center approved 46% of the cases they decided (fully or partially favorable), versus 58% nationally.
Can I have my hearing by phone or video?
Yes. SSA offers hearings in person, by agency video, by online video (Microsoft Teams, only if you agree on form HA-56) and by phone. You can tell the hearing office which option you prefer.
Is this the same as the Maryland DDS?
No. The Disability Determination Services (DDS) makes the initial and reconsideration decisions. The hearing office handles the next step, the hearing before an administrative law judge.