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Louisville · Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville

Louisville disability lawyers who know your hearing office.

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

2002
Serving Kentucky claimants since
8+
Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville counties served
1
Louisville SSA hearing office we know inside out
$0
Upfront fees · no fee unless we win
Why Louisville Matters

Local knowledge of the Louisville hearing office.

Jefferson County and the surrounding Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville area are served by the Louisville Office of Hearings Operations. Every SSDI case here, if it reaches the hearing stage, goes through that office. The Louisville office is one of the busiest in Kentucky and also serves Elizabethtown and Bowling Green field offices.

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

Louisville Hearing Office

What we know about hearings in Louisville.

Wait times. Louisville hearing scheduling has averaged 12–18 months from the hearing request in recent years.
Format. Most Louisville hearings since 2020 are by phone or video. In-person is available on request.
Coverage. Serves 8+ Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville counties — Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Nelson, Hardin, Henry, and more.
Judges. We know the Louisville ALJs' preferences — and what each one needs to see in the record.
Areas We Serve

Jefferson County and beyond.

We represent SSDI and SSI claimants throughout Louisville and the surrounding Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville communities. If you live in Jefferson County or a neighboring county, your case is local to us.

Downtown Louisville
Jefferson County
Old Louisville
Jefferson County
The Highlands
Jefferson County
St. Matthews
Jefferson County
Jeffersontown
Jefferson County
Middletown
Jefferson County
Shively
Jefferson County
Pleasure Ridge Park
Jefferson County
Okolona
Jefferson County
Fern Creek
Jefferson County
Valley Station
Jefferson County
Crestwood
Oldham County
La Grange
Oldham County
Shepherdsville
Bullitt County
Mount Washington
Bullitt County
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Taylorsville
Spencer County
Bardstown
Nelson County
Elizabethtown
Hardin County
Eminence
Henry County
Louisville OHO

The hearing office that decides your case.

Louisville Office of Hearings Operations

If your Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville SSDI claim is denied and you request an ALJ hearing, your case will be heard by the Louisville OHO. The Louisville office is one of the busiest in Kentucky and also serves Elizabethtown and Bowling Green field offices. We prepare every case with that specific office — and its judges — in mind.

Location
Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse, 601 W. Broadway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202
Hearing Format
Phone & video standard since 2020 · In-person available
Typical Wait Time
12–18 months from hearing request
Coverage Area
8+ Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville counties
Louisville Client

A Louisville 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 Louisville office, they knew the judge, and they won.”

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

Questions specific to Louisville.

Where is the Louisville SSA hearing office?
The Louisville Office of Hearings Operations is located at Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse, 601 W. Broadway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202. Since 2020, most hearings have been conducted by phone or video, so the physical location matters less than it used to. In-person hearings remain available on request.
How long does an SSDI hearing take in Louisville?
In recent years, Louisville hearing scheduling has averaged 12–18 months from the date you request the hearing. The hearing itself usually lasts 30–60 minutes. We use the waiting time productively — gathering medical evidence, preparing testimony, and building the legal argument.
Do I have to come to your office in person?
Almost never. Most of our work happens by phone and email, and most Louisville hearings are held by phone or video. SSDI cases are heavily document-driven, and we've made remote handling extremely efficient for Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville clients.
Which counties does the Louisville hearing office cover?
The Louisville OHO serves 8+ Kentuckiana / Greater Louisville counties, including Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Nelson, Hardin, Henry, and more. If you live anywhere in the Louisville orbit, your hearing will be here.
What does it cost to hire a Louisville 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. If we don't win your case, you owe us no fee.
Can you help if my application is still at the initial stage?
Absolutely — and it's often smartest to bring us in early. Most initial SSDI applications in Kentucky are denied. Having representation from the start improves your chances by ensuring the application is complete, accurate, and supported by the right medical documentation from day one.

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