Regional Coverage · Federal SSDI Practice

Detroit disability lawyers who know your hearing office.

Downard & Associates represents Social Security disability claimants across Wayne County and the greater Metro Detroit area. We know the Detroit hearing office, its judges, and what it takes to win there — and we work on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis.

2002
Serving Michigan claimants since
3+
Metro Detroit counties served
1
Detroit SSA hearing office we know inside out
$0
Upfront fees · no fee unless we win
Why Detroit Matters

Local knowledge of the Detroit hearing office.

Wayne County and the surrounding Metro Detroit area are served by the Detroit Office of Hearings Operations. The Detroit OHO serves Dearborn, Detroit, Fort Gratiot, and Wyandotte field offices. Other metro claims route through the Oak Park and Livonia OHOs.

We've represented disability claimants in this region for years. We understand how the Detroit office schedules, how its judges weigh medical evidence, and what a winning file looks like before it ever reaches a hearing room.

That local familiarity isn't theoretical. It's what lets us walk into a Detroit hearing with a real plan — not just a stack of paperwork.

Detroit Hearing Office

What we know about hearings in Detroit.

Wait times. Detroit hearing scheduling has averaged 14–18 months from the hearing request in recent years.
Format. Most Detroit hearings since 2020 are by phone or video. In-person is available on request.
Coverage. Serves 3+ Metro Detroit counties — Wayne, Macomb, St. Clair, and more.
Judges. We know the Detroit ALJs' preferences — and what each one needs to see in the record.
Detroit OHO

The hearing office that decides your case.

Detroit Office of Hearings Operations

If your Metro Detroit SSDI claim is denied and you request an ALJ hearing, your case will be heard by the Detroit OHO. The Detroit OHO serves Dearborn, Detroit, Fort Gratiot, and Wyandotte field offices. Other metro claims route through the Oak Park and Livonia OHOs.

Location
Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 900, Detroit, MI 48226
Hearing Format
Phone & video standard since 2020 · In-person available
Typical Wait Time
14–18 months from hearing request
Coverage Area
3+ Metro Detroit counties
Detroit Client

A Detroit disability lawyer clients recommend.

I was already denied twice when I called them. Within a few weeks they had a clear plan and a real answer for every question I'd been losing sleep over. They knew the Detroit office, they knew the judge, and they won.

JR
James R.
Detroit SSDI client · Verified Google review
Detroit SSDI FAQs

Questions specific to Detroit.

Where is the Detroit SSA hearing office?
The Detroit Office of Hearings Operations is located at Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 900, Detroit, MI 48226.
How long does an SSDI hearing take in Detroit?
In recent years, Detroit hearing scheduling has averaged 14–18 months from the date you request the hearing. The hearing itself usually lasts 30–60 minutes.
Which counties does the Detroit hearing office cover?
The Detroit OHO serves 3+ Metro Detroit counties, including Wayne, Macomb, St. Clair, and more. The office serves Dearborn, Detroit, Fort Gratiot, and Wyandotte field offices.
What does it cost to hire a Detroit disability lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Social Security disability attorney fees are set by federal law and paid only if you win — capped at 25% of your back pay, with a statutory maximum.

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