W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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181 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | April 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Scott’s Law violation

Hiring Scott Hanken was the best decision ever. I was driving from St. Louis to Chicago and I was pulled over by the State Police in Springfield, IL-Sangamon County. The officer issued me an improper passing of emergency vehicle with court appearance and I live in Chicago. I decided to look online an...d after many great reviews , I contacted Scott’s office. The paralegal Carrie was great explaining what was needed to start the process with the court. The attorney was able to get the ticket dismissed and called me the same day with the news. I appreciate his help and professionalism. He is a lifesaver and extremely recommended. I am so glad I did my research and I found him.

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Replied last May 27, 2026

A complete dismissal of an improper passing of an emergency vehicle citation — a charge that carries serious points, significant fines, and mandatory court appearance consequences in Illinois — is exactly the outcome W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law pursues for every out-of-town client who cannot afford to let a single traffic stop disrupt their driving record or their life. Navigating the Sangamon County court system on behalf of clients traveling through Springfield, Illinois from Chicago, St. Louis, and every point in between is a practical strength W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has developed over more than 35 years of local legal practice, ensuring that distance from the courthouse is never an obstacle to experienced representation. I also want to recognize Carrie, whose clear communication and steady guidance through the intake process reflects the standard of professionalism every client of this office deserves from the very first call. Receiving that dismissal call the same day it happened is the kind of responsiveness I hold myself to, and I am truly glad the research that brought you to this office delivered the result your situation required.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Case Dismissed-and rightfully so!!

Great work by Counselor Hankin to get our son’s bogus ticket dismissed. He was a pleasure to work with and so was his assistant Carrie! Thx again Team Hankin! B. Pegg OFallon MO

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

A dismissed ticket is the right outcome when the facts support it, and protecting your son from an unwarranted citation is exactly the kind of straightforward, results-focused representation W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law is committed to delivering for every client — regardless of whether they are local to Springfield, Illinois or traveling through Sangamon County from O’Fallon, Missouri. Families reaching out on behalf of a loved one facing a court appearance place an enormous amount of trust in this office, and knowing that trust was honored with both a dismissal and a positive experience from start to finish means a great deal to me professionally. I am also glad to hear that Carrie’s assistance made the process smooth and reassuring — she is an integral part of the team at W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law and consistently reflects the standard of client care this office stands behind. Thank you to the Pegg family for the kind words and the recommendation all the way from O’Fallon — it was a pleasure working with you.

Posted by Ashley | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney

To say I am grateful.. would be an understatement. Thank you so much...

I made a bad decision one night and got charged with a DUI. Scott Hanken is absolutely amazing at what he does. He doesn’t mess around and gets things done. He tells you what will happen and what he will do, and is forthcoming and straightforward about everything. An attorney I genuinely trust. He ac...tually ended up getting me an even better plea deal than what was anticipated! He found an issue with the paperwork and made it so that I wouldn’t have to put a breathalyzer machine put a baiid machine in my car. I also did not have my license suspended. Scott was able to get me just a year of supervision and I literally could not have gotten a better deal! I am so glad I found Scott Hanken and to have him represent me. I am more than grateful .. thank you Scott, you were the man for the job! You went above and beyond and it couldn’t have turned out any better. SCOTT’S THE MAN! If you ever get charged with a DUI or know someone who has.. stop right now and give Scott Hanken’s Law Firm a call. Seriously.. They’re the best, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else! Also, Scott Hanken and his receptionists are very welcoming and kind people. They made me feel right at home and took care of everything. Scott answered all of my questions and more.. I may be rambling now but I’m just so ecstatic about how everything turned out! Thank you so much, for giving me my life back. You have no idea how much what you did means to me and my family.

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Replied last May 27, 2026

A DUI charge that results in no BAIID requirement, no license suspension, and a single year of court supervision — achieved in part by identifying a critical paperwork issue that changed the outcome entirely — is the kind of thorough, detail-driven DUI defense that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has delivered for clients throughout Springfield, Illinois for more than 35 years. That result did not happen by accident; it happened because experienced DUI representation means scrutinizing every document, every procedure, and every detail of how a case was handled from the moment of the traffic stop forward — and that is precisely the standard W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has upheld in the Sangamon County court system since 1989. Knowing that you and your family can move forward without a suspended license, without a breathalyzer interlock device, and with your future intact is the most rewarding outcome a DUI defense attorney can deliver, and your gratitude genuinely means the world to me and everyone in this office. It was an absolute privilege to be the attorney you trusted with something this important — now go live your life to the fullest.

Posted by Chris | April 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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 anonymous | March 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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.

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