ALASKA SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAWYERS
If you live in Alaska and you need to file a new Application for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you’ve been denied recently and want Attorney representation in your appeal, then THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW GROUP is here to help. We’ve helped Disabled Alaskans win their disability claims going back as far as 1994! Our experienced staff and Attorneys have represented clients whose home zip codes are serviced by the Alaska Local Offices of SSA listed below. If your case is denied and a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge is required, we will represent you at your hearing. Our initial consultation is free and you never pay any fees or expenses unless we win your case!
Social Security Administration Field Offices
Anchorage SSA Field Office
222 W 8Th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99513
Fairbanks SSA Field Office
101 12Th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Juneau SSA Field Office
709 W 9Th St. Room 231
Juneau, AK 99802
If your ZIP Code is serviced by the Anchorage SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in AK who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
CALL 800-909-SSLG (7754)
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Fairbanks SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in AK who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
CALL 800-909-SSLG (7754)
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Contact UsHearing Office
If your Social Security case requires a hearing, one of our SSLG Staff Attorneys will represent you in front of the ALJ assigned to your case. Your assigned ALJ sits in the Anchorage SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
188 W Northern Lights Boulevard Suite 610
Anchorage, AK 99503
FAQs
Where are Social Security Disability hearings held in Alaska?
Alaska has only one hearing office, in Anchorage, covering the entire state, including claimants from Fairbanks, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Given the distances involved, many hearings happen by phone or video instead of in person.
What is the average disability payment in Alaska?
Alaska’s average SSDI payment tends to run a bit lower than the national average, often in the $1,300–$1,400/month range depending on work history. SSI recipients in Alaska may also get the state’s Adult Public Assistance (APA) supplement on top of the federal SSI payment.
What is the most an Alaska SSDI lawyer can charge?
As of 2026, the fee cap is $9,200 or 25% of back pay, whichever is less. It only comes out of back pay. Never upfront, never out of ongoing monthly checks.
How long does an SSDI claim take in Alaska?
Initial decisions usually take three to five months. If it goes to a hearing, expect a much longer wait. Alaska’s single hearing office serves the whole state, and hearing-level wait times have historically run over a year.
Does Alaska approve initial claims at a higher rate than other states?
Alaska has generally ranked above the national average for initial and reconsideration approvals. Still, it’s important to have strong medical documentation, especially given how limited specialist access can be in remote parts of the state.
My claim was denied in Alaska. Now what?
You have 60 days to request reconsideration. If that’s denied, the next step is a hearing before an ALJ at the Anchorage office. Alaska has historically had one of the lower hearing-level approval rates nationally, so representation at this stage matters.
What’s the difference between SSDI and SSI in Alaska?
SSDI is based on work history and payroll contributions; SSI is needs-based. Alaska SSI recipients often also get the state APA supplement, which can raise the total payment noticeably above the federal SSI rate alone.
Do I need a lawyer to apply for disability in Alaska?
Not required, but given the long processing times, single statewide hearing office, and remote-access challenges, a lawyer at Social Security Law Group helps make sure the application is airtight from the start. There is no upfront cost.