NEW JERSEY
- 3 Hearing Offices
- 32 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
54%
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
8.3Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▲ (Above National Avg.)
Hearing offices in NEW JERSEY
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JERSEY CITY | 55% | Near (state avg. 54%) |
| NEWARK | 48% | Below (state avg. 54%) |
| SOUTH JERSEY | 59% | Above (state avg. 54%) |
Total hearing outcomes
54%
Approved Cases
16%
Dismissed Cases
30%
Denied Cases
340 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.