W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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Posted by Chris | April 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Scotts Law charge dismissed!

Could not be happier with Mr Hanken's service. I was charged with a Scotts Law violation and Mr Hanken got the charges dismissed completely! The entire staff was very professional, Mr Hanken is very knowledgeable and he was very well priced. 5/5 stars.

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

A complete dismissal of a Scott’s Law violation is a significant win — Illinois Move Over Law charges carry steep fines, a mandatory license suspension, and serious points against your driving record, and eliminating that exposure entirely is the precise outcome W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law fights for on behalf of every client facing a traffic citation in Springfield, Illinois. Scott’s Law enforcement has intensified considerably throughout Illinois in recent years, and navigating those charges successfully before the Sangamon County court system requires both a thorough understanding of the statute and the kind of courtroom experience that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has built over more than 35 years of legal practice since 1989. I am also glad to hear that every member of the staff reflected the professionalism this office holds itself to — that consistency from first contact through final resolution is something W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law takes great pride in delivering at every level. Thank you for the kind words and the five stars — it was a pleasure protecting your record and your driving privileges.

Posted by Shavosia | April 06, 2021

Traffic

Scott is a very busy man he has a lot of clients but he is efficient . I like that he is honest and he knows his stuff .

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

A busy practice built on honest, knowledgeable representation is exactly the kind of law office W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has worked to maintain throughout more than 35 years of criminal defense and traffic law practice in Springfield, Illinois — and efficiency without sacrificing quality is a standard I hold myself to for every client, every case, every time. Experience before the Sangamon County court system since 1989 means that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has the deep familiarity and practiced instincts to handle a high volume of cases without ever losing sight of what matters most — the individual facing real consequences on the other side of every file. I appreciate the straightforward review and am glad that honesty and competence came through clearly — because those two things have always been the foundation of this practice.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Traffic Case

Attorney Scott Hanken was able to get my case dismissed. If I needed an attorney again for an area within his practice, I would not hesitate to call him and would of course recommend him to others. His assistant, Carrie, is also first rate. She was very knowledgeable and she made me feel confident th...at selecting Mr. Hanken for my lawyer was the right decision.

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W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

A case dismissal is the gold standard outcome in any legal matter, and delivering that result consistently across criminal defense, DUI representation, traffic citations, and CDL violations is the reputation W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has earned throughout more than 35 years of legal practice in Springfield, Illinois. Knowing that Carrie’s knowledge and professionalism reinforced your confidence in this office from the very beginning speaks directly to the standard W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law holds its entire team to — because the right decision should feel like the right decision from the very first conversation, not just at the final outcome. That combination of a skilled legal team and a committed attorney with deep experience before the Sangamon County court system since 1989 is what this office is built on, and I am genuinely glad it showed at every stage of your case. Should you or anyone you know ever need experienced legal representation, I would consider it a privilege to be the first call made.

Posted by Kevin | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding

Mr. Hanken was outstanding! He answered all my questions and was extremely attentive and responsive. I highly recommend Mr. Hanken. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Attentiveness and responsiveness are not optional qualities at W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law — they are the baseline expectation for every client navigating the stress and uncertainty that comes with facing any legal matter in Springfield, Illinois. Whether the case involves DUI charges, serious criminal charges, CDL violations, or traffic citations before the Sangamon County court system, every client deserves an attorney who answers their questions completely, returns calls promptly, and remains fully engaged from the first consultation through the final resolution — and that is the standard W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has upheld since 1989. More than 35 years of practice have only reinforced my belief that clear, consistent communication between attorney and client is not separate from good legal representation — it is an essential part of it. I am grateful for both the kind words and the recommendation, and it was a genuine pleasure serving you.

Posted by Kyle | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Had done the impossible!

Scott was without a doubt the best lawyer I could have ask for. He had turned a no win situation in my eyes into a verdict I thought would have been impossible. He was very thorough and walking me through the process of what I needed to do and explained everything in a way that I could understand wit...h no problem. He kept in close contact with me whenever something needed to be updated and explain and made the process simple, even with the pandemic going on. Would recommend 100% for anything. Thank you Scott for all your hard work.

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W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Transforming what feels like an impossible situation into a favorable verdict is the highest test of what experienced criminal defense representation can accomplish — and the fact that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law was able to deliver that outcome while keeping you fully informed and closely supported throughout every stage of the process, including the unprecedented challenges of practicing law during a global pandemic, speaks to the resilience and commitment this office brings to every case. Walking a client through complex legal proceedings in plain, accessible language is not a courtesy at W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law — it is a deliberate practice built on the belief that an informed client is always better positioned to achieve the best possible outcome before the Sangamon County court system. That philosophy, combined with more than 35 years of criminal defense experience in Springfield, Illinois since 1989, is what allows this office to find a path forward even when the odds appear overwhelming. The hard work is always worth it when a client walks away with a verdict they never thought possible — thank you for trusting me with yours.

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