
MISSISSIPPI SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAWYERS
If you live in Mississippi 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 Mississippians 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 Mississippi 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
Brookhaven SSA Field Office
1392 Johnny Johnson Dr
Brookhaven, MS 39601
Clarksdale SSA Field Office
160 Anderson Blvd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Cleveland SSA Field Office
407 Industrial Parkway
Cleveland, MS 38732
Columbus SSA Field Office
3577 Bluecutt Rd
Columbus, MS 39705
Corinth SSA Field Office
1050 S. Harper Rd
Corinth, MS 38834
Forest SSA Field Office
558 Deer Field Drive
Forest, MS 39074
Greenville SSA Field Office
305 Main Street
Greenville, MS 38701
Greenwood SSA Field Office
604 Yalobusha Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
Grenada SSA Field Office
2383 Sunset Drive
Grenada, MS 38901
Gulfport SSA Field Office
9394 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
Hattiesburg SSA Field Office
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Jackson Fo SSA Field Office
100 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39269
Kosciusko SSA Field Office
80 Veteran Memorial Dr
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Laurel SSA Field Office
3210 Hwy 15 N
Laurel, MS 39440
Mccomb SSA Field Office
116 Business Center Dr
Mccomb, MS 39648
Meridian SSA Field Office
4717 26Th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
Moss Point SSA Field Office
6000 Hwy 63
Moss Point, MS 39563
Natchez SSA Field Office
110 Lower Woodville Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
Olive Branch SSA Field Office
8760 Mid South Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Philadelphia SSA Field Office
100 Pilot St
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Starkville SSA Field Office
1089C Stark Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
Tupelo SSA Field Office
199 Saddle Creek Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
Vicksburg SSA Field Office
4155 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
If your ZIP Code is serviced by the Brookhaven SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MS who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Kosciusko SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MS who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Starkville SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MS who live near you.TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
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Contact UsIf your ZIP Code is serviced by the Tupelo SSA Field Office, rest assured, we’ve successfully represented other disabled citizens in MS 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 Memphis SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
309 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
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 Hattiesburg SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
1901 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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 Jackson SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
100 West Capitol Street McCoy Federal Building Suite 401
Jackson, MS 39269
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 Tupelo SSA Hearing Office below:
SSA OFFICE OF HEARINGS OPERATIONS
1150 South Green Street Suite 3A
Tupelo, MS 38804
Facing a disability that keeps you from working is hard enough without also having to navigate a confusing federal claims process. Social Security Law Group has represented disability claimants for over 30 years, with a 97% success rate and 55,000+ clients helped along the way. Our licensed attorneys handle every part of a Mississippi disability claim, from the first application through a hearing if it comes to that. Our practice areas include:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): This program is built around your work history. If you’ve worked long enough in jobs covered by Social Security and paid into the system, and you now have a medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible regardless of your current income or savings. We help Mississippi applicants document their work credits and medical condition properly the first time around.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI works differently. There’s no work history requirement, but there is a strict limit on income and assets. It’s worth noting that Mississippi doesn’t provide any state supplement on top of the federal SSI payment, which is one more reason to make sure your initial application is filed correctly. Our attorneys can tell you where you stand financially before you apply.
- Widow’s and Survivor’s Benefits: A surviving spouse of someone who paid into Social Security can sometimes access retirement benefits early, disability-based survivor benefits starting at age 50, or benefits at any age while caring for the deceased’s disabled child. These benefits are often overlooked. We help Mississippi families claim what they’re entitled to.
- Medicare Guidance: Approval for SSDI or SSI typically opens the door to Medicare, but enrollment comes with its own paperwork and deadlines. We guide clients through getting properly enrolled without unnecessary delays.
Appealing a Denied Claim in Mississippi
Denials are the norm at the initial stage, not the exception, and Mississippi’s approval rate at that first step tends to run below the national average. A denial is not a final answer. Here’s what comes next:
- Reconsideration: A fresh set of eyes at the SSA reviews your file, along with anything new you’ve added since your original decision.
- ALJ Hearing: Mississippi claimants are served by three hearing offices, located in Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Tupelo, depending on which SSA field office covers your address. This is the stage where most successful appeals turn things around, since you get to testify directly and respond to a vocational expert’s opinion. You’ll typically have 60 days after your reconsideration denial to request this hearing.
- Appeals Council: An unfavorable ALJ ruling can be reviewed by the Appeals Council, which has the authority to reverse the decision, award benefits directly, or send the case back for another hearing.
- Federal Court: If the Appeals Council won’t take the case or rules against you, filing a lawsuit in federal court is your final option. We represent clients through this stage when necessary.
Why Mississippi Claimants Choose Social Security Law Group
Mississippi’s disability hearing process moves slower than in many other states, and the odds at each stage can feel stacked against you without strong representation. Our attorneys take the time to understand your medical history and your work background, build a complete case file, and stay on top of every deadline so nothing slips through the cracks. You focus on your health. We’ll handle the rest.
Contact Social Security Law Group for a free, no-obligation consultation. We represent disability claimants throughout Mississippi, including in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Tupelo, Meridian, and Greenville.
Mississippi Disability Claim FAQs
Why do so many Mississippi disability claims get denied at the first stage?
Mississippi’s initial approval rate historically runs lower than the national average, largely because of how thoroughly medical evidence needs to be documented before the SSA will approve a claim. Incomplete records, inconsistent treatment history, or missing functional detail about how a condition limits daily activity are common culprits.
How long does it take to get a disability hearing in Mississippi?
Wait times for an ALJ hearing in Mississippi can run well over a year, since the state’s three hearing offices in Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Tupelo cover a large claimant population. Getting your file in strong shape while you wait can make a real difference once your hearing date arrives.
Does Mississippi offer extra SSI payments on top of the federal amount?
No. Unlike most states, Mississippi doesn’t provide a state supplement to federal SSI payments, so applicants receive the federal base amount only. This makes it especially important to get your SSI application right the first time.
What medical conditions automatically qualify for disability in Mississippi?
No condition is automatically approved based on diagnosis alone. The SSA looks at how much a condition limits your ability to work, whether that’s a physical impairment, a mental health condition, or a combination of both, and this standard is the same nationwide.
Should I reapply or appeal after a Mississippi denial?
In almost every case, appealing preserves more value than starting over. A new application resets your filing date and can cost you back pay tied to your original claim. Reconsideration or a hearing keeps that original date intact.
Is hiring a disability attorney worth it in Mississippi?
Given how document-heavy and slow Mississippi’s process tends to be, having an attorney manage deadlines and prepare your hearing testimony can meaningfully improve your chances. Our attorneys only get paid if your case is won, so there’s no financial risk in getting help.
What does a Social Security disability lawyer cost in Mississippi?
Nothing out of pocket. We work on contingency, meaning our fee comes out of your back pay only if we win your case, capped according to SSA rules. If we don’t win, you pay nothing.