FLORIDA
- 8 Hearing Offices
- 73 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
51%
National average: 49%
▲ (Above National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
7.1Months
National average: 8.1 Month
▼ (Below National Avg.)
Hearing offices in FLORIDA
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| FORT MYERS FL | 57% | Above (state avg. 51%) |
| FT LAUDERDALE | 39% | Below (state avg. 51%) |
| JACKSONVILLE | 44% | Below (state avg. 51%) |
| MIAMI | 58% | Above (state avg. 51%) |
| ORLANDO | 53% | Above (state avg. 51%) |
| ST PETERSBURG FL | 53% | Above (state avg. 51%) |
| TALLAHASSEE FL | 53% | Above (state avg. 51%) |
| TAMPA | 50% | Near (state avg. 51%) |
Total hearing outcomes
51%
Approved Cases
17%
Dismissed Cases
33%
Denied Cases
252 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.