Fayetteville disability lawyers who know your hearing office.

Searching for a disability lawyer in Fayetteville, AR? Downard & Associates represents Social Security disability claimants across Washington County and the greater Northwest Arkansas area. We know the Fort Smith hearing office, its judges, and what it takes to win there — and we work on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis.

2002
Serving Arkansas claimants since
8+
Northwest Arkansas counties served
1
Fort Smith SSA hearing office we know inside out
$0
Upfront fees · no fee unless we win
Why Fayetteville Matters

Local knowledge of the Fort Smith hearing office.

Washington County and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas area are served by the Fort Smith Office of Hearings Operations. Fayetteville-area claims are heard through the Fort Smith OHO, which serves Northwest Arkansas.

We've represented disability claimants in this region for years. We understand how the Fort Smith 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 Fayetteville hearing with a real plan — not just a stack of paperwork.

Fort Smith Hearing Office

What we know about hearings in Fayetteville.

Wait times. Fort Smith hearing scheduling has averaged 7–12 months from the hearing request in recent years.
Format. Most Fayetteville hearings since 2020 are by phone or video. In-person is available on request.
Coverage. Serves 8+ Northwest Arkansas counties — Washington, Benton, Madison, Carroll, Crawford, and more.
Judges. We know the Fort Smith ALJs' preferences — and what each one needs to see in the record.
Fort Smith OHO

The hearing office that decides your case.

Fort Smith Office of Hearings Operations

If your Northwest Arkansas SSDI claim is denied and you request an ALJ hearing, your case will be heard by the Fort Smith OHO. Fayetteville-area claims are heard through the Fort Smith OHO, which serves Northwest Arkansas.

Location
Central Mall, 5111 Rogers Avenue, Suite 475, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Hearing Format
Phone & video standard since 2020 · In-person available
Typical Wait Time
7–12 months from hearing request
Coverage Area
8+ Northwest Arkansas counties
Fayetteville Client

A Fayetteville 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 Fort Smith office, they knew the judge, and they won.

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

Questions specific to Fayetteville.

Where is the Fayetteville SSA hearing office?
The Fort Smith Office of Hearings Operations is located at Central Mall, 5111 Rogers Avenue, Suite 475, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
How long does an SSDI hearing take in Fayetteville?
In recent years, Fort Smith hearing scheduling has averaged 7–12 months from the date you request the hearing.
Which counties does the Fayetteville hearing office cover?
The Fort Smith OHO serves 8+ Northwest Arkansas counties, including Washington, Benton, Madison, Carroll, Crawford, and more.
What does it cost to hire a Fayetteville disability lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Social Security disability attorney fees are set by federal law and paid only if you win.

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