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W. Scott Hanken

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
  • 40% DUI / DWI
  • 20% Personal Injury

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (0)

Sangamon County Courthouse
Hanken Law Office

I am a life long resident of Springfield having attended public elementary schools and Griffin High School. After completing my undergraduate degree at... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Scott Hanken- The BEST defense attorney”

Posted by: Joy, 2011-04-26 10 months ago.

Client Review: W. "Scott" Hankin P.C. was actually referred to us by a mutual friend. I had contacted a different attorney at a big law firm initially. He also... more
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5 star rating

“BEST ATTORNEY IN SPFLD IL”

Posted by: greg, 2011-03-01 12 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Hankin is the best attorney in spfld.il.He is knowledge in all aspect of of the judical system and he as represented me in different court cases.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Ted Harvatin

I endorse this lawyer. Scott gets great results on DUI cases. He does not overpromise what he can do. I receive a lot of calls from people who want... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ted Harvatin , Springfield (IL), 12 months ago

Résumé

 

License

22 years since W. Scott Hanken was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1989 12/11/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney/Partner at Rabin, Myers & Hanken, P.C. 1996–2011
Public Defender at Sangamon County Public Defender 1997–1999
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Creighton University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989
Marquette University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Superlawyer - DUI Law Super Lawyers 2011
Super Lawyer - DUI Super Lawyers 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Past President Sangamon County Bar Association 2004-2005
President Sangamon County Defense Bar Association 1993-2005
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 10
Answers: 39 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers
6 Answers marked as good
Guides: 11 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Gaining the best settlement in Auto Injury Cases NBI 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases Attorney Continuing Legal Education 2009