Fort Smith disability lawyers who know your hearing office.

Downard & Associates represents Social Security disability claimants across Sebastian County and the greater Western 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

10+

Western Arkansas counties served

Fort Smith SSA hearing office we know inside out

Upfront fees · no fee unless we win

Why Fort Smith Matters

Local knowledge of the Fort Smith hearing office.

Sebastian County and the surrounding Western Arkansas area are served by the Fort Smith Office of Hearings Operations. The Fort Smith OHO serves Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Harrison, Mountain Home, Poteau, and Russellville field offices.

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 Fort Smith hearing with a real plan — not just a stack of paperwork.

Fort Smith Hearing Office

What we know about hearings in Fort Smith.

Wait times. Fort Smith hearing scheduling has averaged 7–12 months from the hearing request in recent years.

Format. Most Fort Smith hearings since 2020 are by phone or video. In-person is available on request.

Coverage. Serves 10+ Western Arkansas counties — Sebastian, Crawford, Washington, Benton, Pope, Johnson, Franklin, Logan, 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 Western Arkansas SSDI claim is denied and you request an ALJ hearing, your case will be heard by the Fort Smith OHO. The Fort Smith OHO serves Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Harrison, Mountain Home, Poteau, and Russellville field offices.

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

10+ Western Arkansas counties

Fort Smith SSDI FAQs

Questions specific to Fort Smith.

Where is the Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith?

In recent years, Fort Smith hearing scheduling has averaged 7–12 months from the date you request the hearing.

Which counties does the Fort Smith hearing office cover?

The Fort Smith OHO serves 10+ Western Arkansas counties, including Sebastian, Crawford, Washington, Benton, Pope, Johnson, Franklin, Logan, and more.

What does it cost to hire a Fort Smith disability lawyer?

Nothing upfront. Social Security disability attorney fees are set by federal law and paid only if you win.

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