MINNESOTA SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAWYERS
If you live in Minnesota 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 Minnesotans 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 Minnesota 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
Austin SSA Field Office
404 2Nd Street Nw
Austin, MN 55912
Bloomington SSA Field Office
6161 American Blvd W
Bloomington, MN 55438
Brooklyn Center SSA Field Office
3280 Northway Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Duluth SSA Field Office
130 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Fairmont SSA Field Office
400 S. State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
Hibbing SSA Field Office
1122 E 25Th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
Mankato SSA Field Office
12 Civic Cntr Plaza
Mankato, MN 56001
Minneapolis SSA Field Office
1811 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Rochester SSA Field Office
2443 Clare Ln Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
St Cloud SSA Field Office
3800 Veterans Drive
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
St Paul SSA Field Office
332 Minnesota St
St Paul, MN 55101
Winona SSA Field Office
53 E Third St
Winona, MN 55987
Alexandria SSA Field Office
2633 Jefferson St
Alexandria, MN 56308
Brainerd Lakes Area SSA Field Office
8331 Brandon Road
Baxter, MN 56425
Bemidji SSA Field Office
2900 Hannah Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
Fergus Falls SSA Field Office
1023 W Lincoln Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Marshall SSA Field Office
507 Jewett Street
Marshall, MN 56258
If your ZIP Code is serviced by the Austin SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Winona SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Alexandria SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Brainerd Lakes Area SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Bemidji SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Fergus Falls SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Marshall SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MN who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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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 Fargo SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
655 First Avemue North Suite 150
Fargo, ND 58102
Hearing 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 Minneapolis SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
250 Marquette Avenue Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Social Security Disability Lawyers Serving Minnesota
If a disability has made it impossible to keep working, you don’t have to figure out the Social Security system on your own. Social Security Law Group has been representing disability claimants nationwide for more than three decades, winning 97% of the cases we take on and helping over 55,000 clients secure the benefits they’re owed. Our Minnesota clients work with licensed attorneys who understand exactly what the SSA is looking for at every stage of a claim. Here’s what we handle:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Claims: To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, you need a work history that includes enough Social Security-taxed employment, along with a medical condition serious enough to prevent you from working. Unlike SSI, there’s no financial means test involved. We help Minnesota clients pull together the work records and medical documentation the SSA requires, then manage the claim through to a decision.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims: Supplemental Security Income doesn’t ask about your work background at all. Instead, it’s reserved for individuals with a qualifying disability whose income and assets fall under strict federal limits. Because those limits trip up a lot of applicants, our attorneys walk Minnesota residents through exactly where they stand financially before filing.
- Survivor (Widow’s) Benefits: When a spouse who paid into Social Security passes away, their surviving spouse may be entitled to benefits well before typical retirement age, sometimes as early as 60, or 50 if disabled. Caregivers of a disabled child receiving benefits may also qualify regardless of age. These rules are easy to miss, and our attorneys make sure Minnesota families don’t leave benefits on the table.
- Medicare Issues: Approval for SSDI or SSI usually triggers Medicare eligibility, but the enrollment process has its own set of rules and timelines that trip up a lot of new applicants. We help clients get enrolled correctly the first time.
What Happens After a Denial in Minnesota
Most people don’t get approved on their first try, and that’s not a reflection of whether your claim has merit. Here’s the path forward if the SSA turns you down:
- Request for Reconsideration: Your file gets reassigned to a different SSA examiner, who takes a fresh look at your application along with anything new you’ve submitted since the original decision.
- Hearing Before an Administrative Law Judge: Minnesota’s disability hearings are centralized through a single hearing office in Minneapolis, which serves claimants statewide, including those in Duluth, Rochester, and outlying areas. This is your opportunity to testify directly and respond to a vocational expert’s assessment of your ability to work. You’ll generally have 60 days from your reconsideration denial to request this hearing.
- Hearing Before the Appeals Council: If the judge rules against you, the Appeals Council can step in to reverse that decision, award benefits outright, or send the case back for a new hearing.
- Federal Court: Should the Appeals Council decline to intervene or side against you, your last option is filing suit against the SSA in federal court. Our attorneys handle this level of litigation when a case reaches that point.
Choosing the Right Disability Attorney in Minnesota
A denial letter can feel like the end of the road, but for most successful claimants, it’s just one step in a longer process. What separates a strong disability claim from a weak one often comes down to documentation, timing, and knowing how the SSA evaluates cases. Our team handles that heavy lifting, so you can spend your energy on your health rather than on paperwork and phone calls with Social Security.
Reach out to Social Security Law Group for a free consultation with no obligation attached. We work with disability claimants across Minnesota, from Minneapolis and Saint Paul to Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, and communities throughout Greater Minnesota.
Common Questions From Minnesota Disability Applicants
How long does a Minnesota disability claim take from start to finish?
It depends heavily on which stage you’re at. Initial decisions and reconsiderations typically move faster than hearings, since Minnesota routes every ALJ hearing through one statewide office in Minneapolis. Having your medical records and paperwork in order from the start helps avoid unnecessary delays.
What’s the most common reason Minnesota applicants get denied?
Thin medical documentation is the biggest culprit, followed by gaps in treatment or insufficient proof that a condition prevents substantial work. SSDI denials often trace back to work credit shortfalls, while SSI denials frequently come down to income or resource limits being exceeded.
Is there a list of conditions that automatically qualify for disability in Minnesota?
No, and this is a common misconception. The SSA doesn’t approve or deny based on diagnosis alone. It looks at functional limitations, meaning how much your condition actually restricts your ability to perform work, whatever that condition happens to be.
Should I file a new application or appeal my Minnesota denial?
Appealing is almost always the smarter move. Starting over with a new application resets your timeline and can forfeit back pay tied to your original filing date. A reconsideration or hearing keeps your original claim date intact.
Is it worth hiring an attorney for a disability hearing in Minnesota?
Judges are evaluating detailed medical and vocational evidence, and claimants who show up with legal representation are generally better equipped to present that evidence persuasively. Since our fee only applies if you win, there’s little downside to having an attorney in your corner.
What does a Minnesota Social Security disability lawyer charge?
We work entirely on contingency. There’s no retainer, no hourly billing, and no cost to you unless your claim is approved, at which point our fee is a percentage of your back pay as set by SSA guidelines.
Do I qualify for both SSDI and SSI in Minnesota?
It’s possible. Some claimants meet the work history requirement for SSDI while also falling under SSI’s income and resource limits, which means they can receive both types of benefits at once.