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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 30 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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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Overweight Ticket
This was our first time as a company asking for Scott Hanken's assistance, and we couldn't be any more happy with the outcome of the trial and of his exceptional performance. Not only that, but with the lawyer we typically go through (and pay twice as much for), couldn't even get the ticket's dollar ...
Posted by Jeremy | July 31, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Would recommend to everyone
Mr Hanken made clear that a DUI was not the end of the world and assured me he was going to do everything he could to help me get through the process. He also stated he was going to look into getting the penalty reduced as much as he could. Mr Hanken kept his word. I would recommend him to anyone loo...
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense
OUI Charge
Scott was great to work with, a true professional who knows his stuff and when it came to my case, it could have been much worse than it was even for a first offense but he did a great job reducing my charge to a fine and 1 year of court supervision. He was very responsive to me and I always felt li...
Posted by Nick | June 09, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Excellent DUI representation
Mr. Hanken has represented me on a few dui cases. I have been very satisfied with his performance. I have never lost my license, as he has had the offenses reduced to other traffic violations. He was able in all cases to get the summery suspension for not blowing or not submitting to field sobriety t...
Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Best dui attorney ever!
Mr. Hanken has helped me with 3 dui cases. He has had 2 of 3 reduced to minor traffic offenses. I never lost my license. He has handled several dui cases for several aquaintances of mine, and every one of them is very happy with him. I have never heard of anyone displeased with his criminal and DUI s...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very skilled attorney, well versed in the law, and he achieves great results for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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BEST ATTORNEY, State Journal Register Reader's Choice Award
2020
BEST LAW FIRM, Illinois Times Best of Springfield
2020
TOP RATED LAWYER, Avvo
2018
Top 10 Attorney - Criminal Defense, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
"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
2013
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers - Ilinois, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Top 200 DUI Attoneys - Illinois, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2011
Superlawyer - DUI Law, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer - DUI, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer - DUI, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer - DUI, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer - DUI, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011 - Present
Attorney, W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law
1992 - 2011
Attorney/Partner, Rabin, Myers & Hanken, P.C.
1991 - 1993
Public Defender, Sangamon County Public Defender
1989 - 1991
Assistant State's Attorney, Sangamon County State's Attorneys Office
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2004 - 2005
Sangamon County Bar AssociationPast President
1993 - 2005
Sangamon County Defense Bar AssociationPresident
1992 - 1993
Sangamon County Bar AssociationDirector
1990 - 1991
Sangamon County Bar AssociationVice President
Natural Life Imprisonment
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
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I paid half cash and half of my bond does my lawyer take the bond at the end of the case?
18 Feb 2023
When I look up my cases online it says I have a new charge w a unscheduled court appearance what does that mean?
18 Feb 2023
2021 I let my son use my car he get stop for no driving license they impond the car give him a ticket and later say they found ?
14 Feb 2023
VETERAN’S COURT: Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act
27 May 2019
What is a Preliminary Hearing?
14 May 2019
ILLINOIS ENACTS STIFFER PENALTIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE WHILE DRIVING
22 Aug 2018