Social Security Disability in California:  How to apply, Lawyers, and ODAR Address.

Social Security Disability in California will be discussed on this page.  I will tell you how to apply, what to consider if you decide to get a lawyer, and provide the address of the different ODARs and locations of the local SSA offices.

There are several ways to apply for SSDI benefits.  You can apply on-line, make an appointment at your local SSA office by calling 1-800-772-1213 or you can have a lawyer help you and he or she will send in your application.  For SSI you have to make an appointment and go down to your local Social Security office.

If you have decided you want a lawyer there are several things you will need to consider.  There are many lawyers out there who will take these cases.  You may want to ask them how many SSDI and SSI cases they have handled.  You should also chose a lawyer you are comfortable with after speaking to them.  In this field attorneys usually get paid based on a contingency agreement and only get paid if they win your case.  They usually state the fee is 25% of past due benefits not to exceed $6,000.  Most lawyers will give you a free consultation.  If you want a lawyer we handle cases nation wide but if you are looking for local representation simply click link below.

The rules that decide whether you are disabled or not are the same in every state.  Read the rest of this site to become knowledgeable of what you have to prove and what the process is. In California, 2008 statistics show that 39% of cases win at application and 12.9% win at reconsideration. These numbers change all the time but should give you some indication of the big picture in terms of your chances of winning your Social Security disability claim in CA at these levels of the process.


Below you will find the addresses for the many Office of Disability Adjudication and Reviews in CA.  The towns of local offices are listed below each ODAR.  ODAR is were the hearings are held before an Administrative Law Judge at the hearing stage of the process. Those of you who are waiting for a Social Security Disability or SSI hearing in CA may want to know how long it takes from the time you request a hearing until you get a decision. According to 2009 statistics the average amount of days it takes is a listed below each hearing office.

SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 210

8345 Firestone Boulevard

Downey, California 90241

Telephone:

(562) 869-5889

 Fax:

(562) 869-8943

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Compton, Huntington Park, Norwalk, Watts

408 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Shaw 41 Building, Suite 200

155 East Shaw Avenue

Fresno, California 93710

Telephone:

(559) 222-9940

 Fax:

(559) 222-3120

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Bakerfield-East Hills, Delano, Fresno, Southeast Fresno, West Fresno, Hanford, Merced, Visalia

521 days. 


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Federal Building, Suite 5300

501 West Ocean Boulevard

Long Beach, California 90802

Telephone:

(562) 980-4116 Fax:

(562) 980-4131

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Lakewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Torrance, San Pedro

359 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

City National Bank Building, Suite 1200

606 South Olive Street

Los Angeles, California 90014

Telephone:

(213) 894-2669 Fax:

(213) 894-2595

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Boyle Heights, Crenshaw, Ingelwood, Los Angelese, Montebello, University Village, Wilshire Center

387 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 400

12121 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90024

Telephone:

(310) 966-4039 Fax:

(310) 479-3370

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Chatsworth, Culver City, Hollywood, LA Westwook, Media Cities, Santa Clarita, San Fernando, Van Nuys

490 days


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Oakland Federal Building, Suite 200N

1301 Clay Street

Oakland, California 94612

Telephone:

(510) 444-1880 Fax:

(510) 637-3424

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Berkeley, East Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland-DT, Richmond, San Leandro, Walnut Creek

441 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Centrum North, Suite 600

1120 West La Veta Avenue

Orange, California 92868

Telephone:

(714) 246-8275 Fax:

(714) 246-8271

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Anaheim, Brea, Corona, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Mission Viejo, Ontario, Pamona, Santa Ana

365 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Pasadena Towers 1

800 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 500

Pasadena, California 91101

Telephone:

(626) 793-1121 Fax:

(626) 793-3080

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Alhambra, Burbank, El Monte, Glendale, Glendora, Industry Hills, Pasadena, Puente Valley

483 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 200

2031 Howe Avenue

Sacramento, California 95825

Telephone:

(866) 321-8793  Fax:

(916) 925-5014

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Auburn, Chico, Feather River, North Sacramento, Oroville, Placerville, Redding, Roseville, Sacramento, South Sacramento, Susanville, West Sacramento

432 days


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 200

605 North Arrowhead Avenue

San Bernardino, California 92401

Telephone:

(909) 383-5545 Fax:

(909) 381-9288

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA: 

   Barstow, Blythe, Colorado River Basin, Fontana, Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley, Morongo Basin, Palm Springs, Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino, Victorville

433 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Symphony Towers, Suite 1100

750 "B" Street

San Diego, California 92101

Telephone:

(619) 557-5081 Fax:

(619) 557-6733

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Chula Vista, El Cajon, Kearny Mesa, La Mesa, National City, Oceanside, San Diego, San Marcos

490 days. 


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Equity Building, 3rd Floor

301 Howard Street

San Francisco, California 94105

Telephone:

(415) 744-3080 Fax:

(415) 744-2548

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA: 

   Crescent City, Daly City, Eureka, SF-Mission, SF-Downtown, San Mateo, SF-Chinatown, SF-Western Addition, SF-Parkside

430 days. 


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

RSP Federal Building, Suite 330

280 South First Street

San Jose, California 95113-3086

Telephone:

(408) 275-1690 Fax:

(408) 535-5286

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA: 

   Campbell, Gilroy, Mountain View, Redwood City, Salinas, San Jose-East, San Jose, South San Jose, Santa Cruz, Watsonville

377


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 230

4040 Civic Center Drive

San Rafael, California 94903

Telephone:

(415) 472-0173 Fax:

(415) 472-5824

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Fairfield, Lakeport, Napa, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Vallejo

365 days.


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 206

222 East Carrillo Street

Santa Barbara, California 93101

Telephone:

(805) 962-2260 Fax:

(805) 564-3404

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA:

   Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Thousand Oaks, Ventura

443 days 


SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

3116 W. March Lane, Suite 100

Stockton, California  95219

Telephone:

(209) 477-3103 Fax:

(209) 477-3394

Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

CALIFORNIA: 

   Lodi, Manteca, Modesto, Sonora, Stockton

399 days.









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