I'm experienced and aggressive and I work tirelessly for my clients.
My mission is to provide each and every client with the highest quality representation possible in order to obtain the best result achievable in every case. I am further dedicated to vigorously and aggressively defending you, reviewing your case and communicating with you. I am a former Prosecutor and provide experienced and aggrerssive representation for those charged with Criminal, DUI and Traffic Offenses. Put my 28 plus years of experience to work for you!
I am a life long resident of Springfield having attended public elementary schools and Griffin High School. After completing my undergraduate degree at Marquette University I attended Creighton University School of Law. Following up on an internship in the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office as a 711, I became an Assistant State's Attorney in the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division. During my tenure I tried numerous Traffic, DUI and Misdemeanor cases and thoroughly enjoyed the trial process. I entered private practice in 1990 and have primarily concentrated my practice in criminal and civil litigation. During my career I have tried everything from a petty traffic offense to multiple Murder charges including Death Penalty cases. No case is too big or too small and I believe every case is important and I strive to vigorously represent my clients regardless of the charge.
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W. Scott Hanken
1100 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL, 62703
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1989 | 12/06/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 10 Attorney - Criminal Defense | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2018 |
Distinguished Lawyer | Expert Network | 2018 |
Nation's Top One Percent | The National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
"10 BEST" Attorneys for the State of Illinois Nominee | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyer | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers - Ilinois | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
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Top 200 DUI Attoneys - Illinois | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2013 |
Superlawyer - DUI Law | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer - DUI | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer - DUI | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer - DUI | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer - DUI | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | 2011 - Present |
Attorney/Partner | Rabin, Myers & Hanken, P.C. | 1992 - 2011 |
Public Defender | Sangamon County Public Defender | 1991 - 1993 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Sangamon County State's Attorneys Office | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Sangamon County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Capital Litigation Trial Bar Assocation | Member | N/A |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
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American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Sangamon County Bar Association | Past President | 2004 - 2005 |
Sangamon County Defense Bar Association | President | 1993 - 2005 |
Sangamon County Bar Association | Director | 1992 - 1993 |
Sangamon County Bar Association | Vice President | 1990 - 1991 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NBI | Gaining the best settlement in Auto Injury Cases | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Creighton University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Marquette University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Attorney Continuing Legal Education | Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases | 2009 |
Illinois DUI Defense Seminar | Aggravated DUI - Recent Developments | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Lash | Natural Life Imprisonment |
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Dan Way, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a very skilled attorney, well versed in the law, and he achieves great results for his clients.
Sara Mayo Vig, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Linder, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 9, 2013
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Scott is an excellent, experienced DUI/DWI attorney and has extensive experience in the criminal law area. I have known Scott for many years and know of his work - he is diligent and conscientious and represents his clients aggressively. He has handled routine matters all the way up to murder trials.
Brian Dees, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2012
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I have known and worked with Scott since 1988. His knowledge of law and his keen wit have been his trademarks. His dedication to his clients is surpassed by few, if any. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer.
Dennis O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. As a previous prosecutor I appreciate a reasonable attorney who can be a strong advocate for his client. Mr. Hanken does not wage unnecessary war when defending a client, but if the circumstances require it he is a formidable adversary. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him for criminal defense, indeed, i have done so.
Barbara Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ted Harvatin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 23, 2011
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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 to hire me because they are unhappy with their current lawyer. Not ONCE has the lawyer they are unhappy with been Scott.