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Social Security Offices in New Jersey

SSA has 24 field offices in New Jersey. For disability appeals, there are3 SSA hearing offices (Jersey City, Newark, South Jersey). Judges there approved 63% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Division of Disability Determinations.

Offices by city Hearing offices New Jersey DDS How to appeal

Social Security offices in New Jersey by city

CityAddressPhone
Brick2620 Yorktowne Blvd(877) 405-5870
Bridgeton149 West Broad Street(866) 837-1235
Bridgewater245 US Hwy 22 West, Suite 207(866) 446-6198
Cherry Hill6 Executive Campus, Suite 200(866) 931-2879
Clifton935 Allwood Rd, Fl 2(866) 964-0170
East Orange7 Glenwood Ave, Ste 100(866) 964-0030
Eatontown7 Meridian Rd(877) 405-0475
Egg Harbor Twp1350 Doughty Rd, (877) 714-0394
Glassboro830 Delsea Dr North(866) 883-5305
Hackensack401 Hackensack Ave, Continental Plz 2fl(866) 964-4680
Hoboken79 Hudson St, 6th Fl(877) 505-4547
Iselin190 Middlesex Tpke, 3rd Floor(877) 600-2852
Jersey City325 West Side Avenue, Ground Floor(877) 405-2884
Mount Laurel532 Fellowship Road, Suite E(866) 837-5002
New Brunswick550 Jersey Avenue, Suite 200(877) 803-6313
Newark970 Broad Street, Room 1035(877) 255-1507
274 Springfield Ave(877) 402-0821
Newton20 East Clinton Street(877) 575-5189
Parsippany2200 State Route 10 West, Suite 200(866) 331-7131
Paterson200 Federal Plz, First Floor(888) 397-9806
Rio Grande1046 Route 47 South(877) 405-9194
Toms River190 St Catherine Blvd(877) 255-1497
Trenton635 S Clinton Ave, 2nd Floor, Social Security Administration(866) 964-0026
Union855 Lehigh Ave(877) 803-6306

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

Hearing offices in New Jersey

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
Jersey CitySecond Floor, 325 West Side Avenue, Jersey City 07305
(877) 773-7451		9.8 mo65%
Newark3rd Floor, 1100 Raymond Boulevard, Newark 07102
(877) 405-9798		10.0 mo55%
South Jersey2475 McClellan Avenue, South Jersey 08109
(866) 964-5769		10.6 mo69%

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

New Jersey Disability Determination Services

The Division of Disability Determinations decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 833-833-2269 x05740 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in New Jersey

Karen Patterson80% approved · 432 decisionsKevin Kenneally64% approved · 425 decisionsRobert Gonzalez65% approved · 389 decisionsKimberly Varillo78% approved · 388 decisionsTrina Moore65% approved · 368 decisionsFrederick Timm69% approved · 363 decisionsKathleen Cornell77% approved · 358 decisionsRicardy Damille55% approved · 346 decisionsTonya Green47% approved · 334 decisionsAndrea Addison71% approved · 328 decisionsLisa Hibner Olson64% approved · 315 decisionsKenneth Ayers43% approved · 305 decisionsJack Russak63% approved · 303 decisionsLeonard Costa59% approved · 293 decisionsPeter Lee24% approved · 289 decisionsSheena Barr80% approved · 284 decisionsKaren Shelton60% approved · 282 decisionsSharon Allard58% approved · 277 decisionsRichard West62% approved · 269 decisionsElizabeth A. Lardaro66% approved · 267 decisionsGina A Pantuso64% approved · 246 decisionsDavid Suna62% approved · 246 decisionsTheresa Merrill78% approved · 245 decisionsBeth Shillin63% approved · 180 decisions

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The appeal path in New Jersey

  1. Initial claim: decided by Division of Disability Determinations.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

SSA lists 3 hearing offices in New Jersey: Jersey City, Newark, South Jersey.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in New Jersey?

Judges at New Jersey hearing offices approved 63% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in New Jersey?

SSA lists 24 Social Security field offices in New Jersey, in 23 cities.

Which New Jersey hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Jersey City office had the shortest average processing time in New Jersey: 299 days (about 9.8 months).

Who decides disability claims in New Jersey?

The Division of Disability Determinations (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 833-833-2269 x05740. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.