Office details
- Address
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1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80204 - Phone
- (866) 964-4754
- Fax
- (866) 964-4760
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm MT
- Counties / cities served
- Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas (some areas), Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Moffat, Park, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit, Weld counties
Transit & parking
The Denver Hearing Office is in downtown Denver near Speer Boulevard. RTD Light Rail access via 16th Street Mall and Civic Center stations. Paid parking in nearby garages. Limited street parking. Allow 15 minutes for security screening upon arrival for in-person hearings.
Approval rates at this office
| Figure | This office | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Approval rate | 62.4% | 58.3% |
| ALJs | 12 | — |
| Decisions (reporting period) | 4500 | — |
| Awards | 2810 | — |
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
How long is the wait for a hearing at Denver OHO?
12 to 18 months from the date you request the hearing to the date it’s scheduled. The wait has been roughly constant over the past several years.
Will my hearing be in person or by phone/video?
Most hearings are now conducted by phone or video, even at the Denver OHO. You can request an in-person hearing if you prefer. The outcome is generally the same regardless of format.
What's the approval rate at Denver Hearing Office?
62.4% in 2025 SSA disposition data — above the national average of about 48%. Properly prepared cases tend to approve at higher rates than the overall statistic.
Where do I park if I attend in person?
There’s no on-site parking. Paid garages near the office (around Speer Boulevard and 14th Street) are the standard option. RTD Light Rail and bus connections are an easier route for many claimants.