W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 52 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Hanken Takes Care of Business!

I had a significant speeding ticket on my hands and Mr. Hanken took care of everything! I didn't have to stress at all!

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Removing the stress of a significant speeding ticket entirely from a client’s hands — and delivering results — is exactly the kind of straightforward, efficient traffic defense that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has provided to drivers throughout Springfield, Illinois for more than 35 years. A serious speeding violation can carry meaningful consequences for your driving record, your insurance rates, and depending on your license status, your livelihood — and having experienced local counsel familiar with the Sangamon County court system handle every detail on your behalf since 1989 means you never have to walk into a courtroom alone or navigate the process without guidance. That peace of mind is not a byproduct of good representation at W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law — it is a deliberate part of it. Thank you for the trust you placed in this office, and I am glad we could make a stressful situation feel completely manageable.

Posted by G.Franklin | February 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

The Areas Best Attorney

I was arrested for my third d.u.i. I thought my life and my driving privileges were over. I contacted attorney Scott Hanken to handle my case because obviously I was worried.Im self employed and live in a rural area so not having a license would of ruined everything I’ve worked for for the last five... years and basically take away my livelyhood besides my license. Attorney Hanken is a straight shooter no nonsense guy.He talked with me initially about the case and reassured me along the way.He didnt make any promises but he definitely gets results.Attorney Scott Hanken not only won my dui case he also saved my career.If you are looking for a dui,felony,misdemeanor, or even a traffic lawyer he is THE MAN to call.Ive hired several lawyers over the years and Scott Hanken is hands down the best I’ve ever hired.Super Attorney that demands respect in the courtroom and gets the results period.

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Replied last May 27, 2026

A third DUI charge is among the most serious criminal matters an Illinois driver can face — carrying mandatory minimum sentencing, near-certain license revocation, and life-altering consequences that are especially devastating for a self-employed individual in a rural area whose livelihood depends entirely on the ability to drive — and the fact that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law was able to win that case outright and preserve both your driving privileges and your career represents the kind of result that only comes from combining 35 years of courtroom experience with an unrelenting commitment to every client’s future. That result was not built on promises; it was built on honest assessment, meticulous preparation, and the deep institutional knowledge of the Sangamon County court system that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has developed since 1989 — first as a former Assistant State’s Attorney who understands exactly how serious DUI cases are prosecuted, and then as a criminal defense attorney who has spent decades finding every available avenue to protect a client’s freedom, license, and livelihood. Whether the matter involves a felony DUI charge, a misdemeanor offense, or a career-threatening traffic violation in Springfield, Illinois, my approach has always been the same — straight talk, no empty promises, and an absolute determination to get results. Knowing that a self-employed livelihood and five years of hard work are still intact because of the representation W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law provided is the kind of outcome that defines why this work matters.

Posted by Alison | January 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A man on a mission

Scott took on my traffic case the first day I contacted his office. He kept me up to date on all handling of my case and stayed on top of things. Being very unfamiliar with the court process/handling, Scott kept me informed and walked me through each step of the way. 10/10 recommend him to anyone!

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Taking on a traffic case the same day a client reaches out and maintaining clear, consistent communication through every step of an unfamiliar court process is not an accident at W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law — it is the direct result of a client-first practice philosophy built and refined over more than 35 years of traffic and criminal defense representation in Springfield, Illinois. For someone navigating the court system for the first time, the legal process can feel overwhelming and opaque, and ensuring that every client of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law understands exactly where their case stands, what is happening next, and why, is every bit as important as the outcome achieved before the Sangamon County court system. That commitment to same-day responsiveness, proactive updates, and plain-language guidance has been a cornerstone of this practice since 1989 — because an informed client is always a more confident client, and a confident client is always better positioned to see the process through. Thank you for the perfect recommendation and for trusting this office to handle everything from start to finish — it was a genuine pleasure.

Posted by Donna | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Only atty you'll ever need if you have a CDL!

5 Plus Stars for Scott & Staff. If you have a CDL & really want to protect it from Violations, overwt tickets, etc... You only need to make ONE phone call. My brother received an overwt axel ticket, easy fix, just adjust axles & ok to go, but of course was issued an Overwt ticket $750+. Called Scott ...Hanken, explained situation, stated he could either get it dismissed or greatly reduced. No appt needed, no missed work. Through his great staff was able to fax/email him all the information he requested w/ payment over the phone. He kept the faith all through this last year of Covid & was able to get ticket completely DISMISSED! Just call Scott, you'll be glad you did! Thanks Scott, definitely appreciate you & your staff!

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Replied last May 27, 2026

A complete dismissal of a CDL overweight axle ticket — including the substantial fine exposure that comes with it — is precisely the outcome W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law pursues for every commercial driver who contacts this office, and the fact that your brother never missed a day of work, never needed an in-person appointment, and walked away with a clean result reflects the streamlined, client-centered CDL defense process this office has refined throughout more than 35 years of legal practice in Springfield, Illinois. Protecting a commercial driver’s license from overweight violations, axle weight citations, and other CDL-threatening traffic matters before the Sangamon County court system requires both deep knowledge of Illinois commercial vehicle law and the kind of efficient case handling that allows drivers to keep working while W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law handles everything else — and that is precisely the standard this office delivered here, even through the unprecedented court delays of the COVID pandemic. I also want to recognize the staff whose seamless remote intake process — handling documentation and payment entirely by phone, fax, and email — made the entire experience as effortless as possible from the very first call. Five stars mean a great deal coming from a CDL family who understands exactly what is at stake, and it was a genuine privilege to protect your brother’s livelihood and keep his commercial driving record clean.

Posted by Jason | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

DUI

Mr. Hanken was top notch. He responded to all my questions quickly and in a way that was easy to understand. I was given four tickets, one being DUI. I was not intoxicated, but did not submit to any field sobriety tests. I was able to keep my license with the CDL in tact. I would highly recommen...d his services to anyone who finds themselves in need of a good attorney.

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Replied last May 27, 2026

Facing four citations simultaneously — including a DUI charge despite having not been intoxicated and having declined field sobriety tests — represents exactly the kind of complex, high-stakes legal situation where the depth of experience W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law brings to every case makes an outcome like preserving both a standard license and a commercial driver’s license not only possible but achievable. Refusing field sobriety tests creates a specific and nuanced legal landscape that requires an attorney who understands precisely how to leverage that decision strategically before the Sangamon County court system, and protecting a CDL holder’s driving privileges under those circumstances demands the kind of thorough, detail-driven DUI defense that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has delivered throughout Springfield, Illinois since 1989 — first as a former Assistant State’s Attorney who understands exactly how DUI cases are prosecuted, and then as a dedicated defense attorney who knows how to dismantle them. For a CDL holder, a DUI conviction means the end of a commercial driving career — full stop — and the fact that both licenses remained intact after four citations reflects the full weight of what experienced, strategic legal representation truly delivers. It was a privilege to protect your livelihood and your future, and I am grateful the outcome reflected the seriousness with which W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law approached every dimension of your case

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