W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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

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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W. Hanken

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 anonymous | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great Defense Attorney

Scott was dependable which mattered when you are hiring someone to represent your life. He will talk you through anything and you can question anything he tells you if you may not understand it entirely. He will work with you to grant you not only justice but peace as well.

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Dependability is not a small thing when the stakes are this high — it is everything — and building a practice that clients can genuinely rely on through every uncertain and stressful stage of a serious legal matter is a standard W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has pursued without compromise throughout more than 35 years of criminal defense practice in Springfield, Illinois. Every client who walks through this door deserves an attorney who not only knows the Sangamon County court system inside and out but who also takes the time to explain every development clearly, welcomes every question without reservation, and never leaves a client feeling uninformed or uncertain about where their case stands — because real representation means pursuing both the best possible legal outcome and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are in capable, honest hands. That dual commitment to justice and to genuine peace is not incidental to the work W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law does — it is the very heart of it, and has been since 1989. Thank you for articulating that so perfectly, and for trusting this office with something as important as your life.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer

We hired Mr. Hanken for a dui charge. He got the case down to reckless driving. Very knowledgeable and a great lawyer!

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

A DUI charge reduced to reckless driving is a genuinely significant legal outcome in Illinois — eliminating the mandatory license suspension, the BAIID requirement, the lasting stigma of a DUI conviction, and the long-term insurance consequences that follow a full DUI finding — and achieving that result is precisely the kind of experienced, strategic DUI defense that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has delivered for clients throughout Springfield, Illinois for more than 35 years. That reduction does not happen without a thorough understanding of how DUI cases are built, where they are vulnerable, and how to leverage every available legal avenue before the Sangamon County court system — and that is exactly the institutional knowledge W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has developed since 1989, first as a former Assistant State’s Attorney and then as a dedicated DUI defense attorney who has spent decades protecting clients from the full weight of a DUI conviction. Knowing that your family can move forward without a DUI on the record is the outcome this office fights for every single time. Thank you for the trust you placed in W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law — it was a privilege to deliver the result you deserved.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI

I never thought it would happen to me, but it did. I was a mess. Scott was calming and reassuring. When he says not to worry, unless he tells you too, he means it. Despite COVID delays, Scott worked with the States Attorney's office to work out an ending appropriate for the case. I would highly recom...mend him!

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Replied last May 27, 2026

Facing unexpected legal trouble for the first time is a disorienting and frightening experience — and the calm, grounded reassurance that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law brings to every initial consultation is not simply a bedside manner, it is the confidence of an attorney who has navigated the Sangamon County court system through every imaginable circumstance for more than 35 years and knows precisely when to press forward and when to trust the process. Working constructively with the State’s Attorney’s office to reach an appropriate resolution — even through the unprecedented procedural disruptions and court delays of the COVID pandemic — reflects the kind of experienced, relationship-driven criminal defense practice that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has built in Springfield, Illinois since 1989, first as a former Assistant State’s Attorney who understands exactly how prosecutors evaluate cases, and then as a defense attorney who knows how to use that perspective to a client’s full advantage. When I tell a client not to worry unless I tell them to, that is not a throwaway reassurance — it is a promise backed by decades of courtroom experience and an honest assessment of where every case truly stands. It was a privilege to guide you through a difficult season, and I am glad the outcome reflected the patience and perseverance the process required.

Posted by Amanda | January 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Hanken and his staff did an excellent job representing me. The end result of my case would not have been the same without him.

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Knowing that the outcome of your case would have been fundamentally different without the representation of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law is the most direct and meaningful measure of what experienced legal counsel in Springfield, Illinois truly delivers — and that difference is built on more than 35 years of criminal defense practice, an intimate familiarity with the Sangamon County court system, and a dedicated staff that approaches every case with the same level of professionalism and commitment from the very first contact through the final resolution. Whether the matter involves DUI charges, serious felony criminal charges, CDL violations, or traffic citations, the standard W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has maintained since 1989 is simple — every client deserves representation that genuinely changes the outcome, not merely representation that goes through the motions. I am proud of the result this office delivered for you, and grateful that both the legal team and the support staff reflected the level of excellence every client of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law deserves. Thank you for the trust you placed in this office — it is never taken lightly.

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