Office details
- Address
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3232 Quentin Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 - Phone
- (866) 964-1393
- Fax
- (866) 964-1395
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm MT
- Counties / cities served
- Cheyenne, Custer, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Kit Carson, Lake, Las Animas, Lincoln, Otero, Pueblo, Saguache, Teller counties (plus some southern Colorado counties)
Transit & parking
The Colorado Springs Hearing Office is in eastern Colorado Springs, near the airport. On-site parking available. Public transit access is limited; most claimants drive or arrange rides. Allow 15 minutes for security screening upon arrival for in-person hearings.
Approval rates at this office
| Figure | This office | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Approval rate | 44.1% | 58.3% |
| ALJs | 8 | — |
| Decisions (reporting period) | 3200 | — |
| Awards | 1411 | — |
Wait time from hearing request to scheduled date: typically 4 to 8 months.
Judge-by-judge approval rates
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| See ssa.gov for current ALJ roster | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Colorado Springs approval rate so much lower than Denver?
The Colorado Springs OHO is staffed by different Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) who apply the law more strictly than the Denver bench. ALJ-by-ALJ variation in approval rates is real and well-documented. The same SSA rules apply, but the local panel has tended toward stricter analysis.
Can I move my case to the Denver Hearing Office instead?
No. SSA assigns hearings based on geographic catchment areas. Cases from El Paso, Pueblo, and surrounding counties go to Colorado Springs. There’s no opportunity to change which office hears your case.
How long is the wait at Colorado Springs OHO?
4 to 8 months from hearing request to scheduled date — similar to Denver.
Can my hearing be by phone or video?
Yes. Phone and video hearings are now standard. The physical location of the office matters less than the ALJ panel handling your case.