Huntsville, Alabama, located in Madison County, is home to many experienced Social Security Disability lawyers. These legal professionals are available to help disabled individuals navigate the disability application process to improve their chances of being awarded the benefits they deserve.
Huntsville disability claims are often handled in the Florence hearing office. Currently the Florence hearing office has a wait time of 317 days and is processing a total of 3,877 cases. Although the wait for disability benefits is often lengthy, many Madison County residents find Social Security Disability benefits to be worth the wait. In December 2011, 8,870 individuals in Madison County received SSDI while 6,666 received SSI.
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If you or a loved one is considering disability benefits for financial assistance, you can apply online or in person at one of the following nearby locations:
4970 Research Drive, NW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Telephone: 1-800-772-1213
1908 Commerce Ave NW
Cullman, AL 35055
Telephone: 1-800-772-1213
717 McGlathery Lane SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Telephone: 1-256-340-975
Consulting with a Huntsville Social Security Disability Attorney
The Social Security Disability application process can be long and complicated. Therefore, it may be in your best interest to seek the advice of a legal professional prior to applying. A knowledgeable attorney will make sure your application is complete, accurate, and free of any mistakes that may disqualify you.
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A Huntsville Social Security Disability lawyer will also handle disability claims in the following cities located in Madison County, Limestone County, Jackson County, Marshall County, Lawrence County, Morgan County, and Lauderdale County: Redstone Arsenal, Madison, New Hope, Owens Cross Roads, Moores Mill, New Market, Athens, Scottsboro, Decatur, Trinity, Harvest, Hazel Green, Gurley, Arab, Guntersville, Hartselle, Falkville, and Alberville.
If you have additional questions about the attorneys in your area, contact the following bar association:
Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
205 Eastside Square,
Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville Disability Hearings
If you are denied during the initial stages of the application process, you may need to request an appeal hearing to be held at the Florence Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.
Below you will find a list of the Florence administrative law judges along with their approval rates. An experienced attorney may be familiar with the judges who hear cases in the local office and can use this insight to your advantage when presenting your disability claim.
| ALJ | Approval Rate |
| Digby, Patrick R. | 31.83% |
| Green, Gloria W. | 56.59% |
| Grimes, James | 3.77% |
| Lewis, Jason A. | 52.44% |
| Richey, Mallette | 38.30% |
| Weaver, Cynthia G. | 17.17 |
| Williams, Lori J. | 36.43% |
| Wright, Douglas A. | 73.56% |
*Data from http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/DataSets/03_ALJ_Disposition_Data.html
Once you receive the date of your appeal hearing, you may find that you cannot wait that long to receive disability benefits—due to financial or medical strain. If you find yourself in this situation, you can request a congressional inquiry. To do so, call your local congressperson to explain the extreme nature of your circumstances. If he or she feels it necessary, they can intervene with the ODAR on your behalf to expedite your claim. Your congressperson can be contacted at:
2101 W. Clinton Avenue, Suite 302
Huntsville, AL 35805
Phone: (256) 551-0190
Fax: (256) 551-0194
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