W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Scott Hanken does a great job for his clients

Scott is a great lawyer! If you have a legal traffic issue, he is the one you need to help you! He gets very good results, and is so knowledgeable about the system. Highly recommend Scott

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

When a traffic matter puts your driving record, your license, or your livelihood at risk, having an attorney who truly knows the system from the inside out is the single most important advantage a client can have — and that is precisely what W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has delivered to drivers throughout Springfield, Illinois for more than 35 years. That institutional knowledge runs deep at W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law — forged through decades of hands-on experience before the Sangamon County court system since 1989, first as a former Assistant State’s Attorney who learned exactly how traffic cases are evaluated and prosecuted, and then as a dedicated traffic and criminal defense attorney who has spent years using that insider perspective to consistently achieve Bo results that exceed what clients initially believed was possible. Whether the matter involves a serious speeding violation, a CDL citation, a DUI charge, a Scott’s Law violation, or any other traffic issue with real consequences attached, this office approaches every case with the same depth of preparation and commitment to results. Thank you for the recommendation — it was a pleasure being the attorney in your corner.

Posted by Anthony | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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Scott hanken was my attorney for a traffic case and I was very impressed with the outcome i recommend Scott hanken to anyone who needs a competent attorney in Springfield

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

An impressive outcome in a traffic case handled by a competent, experienced local attorney is exactly what every driver deserves when their record, their license, or their livelihood is on the line — and delivering that standard for clients throughout Springfield, Illinois is a responsibility W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has taken seriously for more than 35 years. Familiarity with the Springfield legal community and deep experience before the Sangamon County court system since 1989 means that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law brings a level of local knowledge and courtroom credibility to every traffic matter that simply cannot be replicated by an attorney without roots in this jurisdiction. That combination of proven competence, local presence, and consistent results across speeding violations, CDL citations, DUI charges, and all manner of traffic matters is what this office has built its reputation on — one client and one outcome at a time. Thank you for the recommendation and for trusting W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law with your case — it was a privilege to deliver a result worthy of your confidence.

Posted by Mason | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Moving to non moving

I met with Mr. Hanken for about 15 minutes, he got my moving violation to a non moving. I never had to set foot in a court room. Was very easy and more than well worth the money.

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

Reducing a moving violation to a non-moving violation efficiently — protecting your driving record, your insurance rates, and your license standing without ever requiring you to set foot in a courtroom — is exactly the kind of streamlined, results-driven traffic defense that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law delivers for clients throughout Springfield, Illinois every day. That outcome in a single consultation is not a shortcut — it is the product of more than 35 years of deep familiarity with the Sangamon County court system since 1989, where knowing exactly how to position a traffic matter for the best possible resolution is a skill built through decades of hands-on courtroom experience that no amount of preparation can replace. At W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, protecting a client’s driving record without disrupting their schedule or draining their wallet is a standard this office takes genuine pride in delivering — because experienced local representation should be both effective and accessible. Thank you for the kind words — it was a pleasure handling everything on your behalf.

Posted by Stephanie | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Scott is AWESOME!

Thank you so much Scott for helping with Owen’s ticket. You are the BEST!!! Highly recommend Scott!!!

W. Hanken

Replied last May 29, 2026

Helping Owen resolve his ticket and knowing that the entire family felt supported and well-served throughout the process is exactly the kind of outcome W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law works to deliver for every client who walks through the door — because whether a matter involves a traffic ticket, a moving violation, or more serious criminal charges in Springfield, Illinois, the person behind the case always comes first. Traffic citations and tickets may appear straightforward on the surface, but the consequences they carry within the Sangamon County court system — from insurance rate increases to points against a license to potential impacts on a young person’s driving record and future — make having the right attorney in your corner far more valuable than most people realize until it is too late. The enthusiasm behind this recommendation means the world to W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, and Owen can rest easy knowing that his driving record and his future were treated with the same level of dedication and personal attention this practice has brought to every client in Springfield, Illinois since 1989.

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

I hired Scott for my second DUI. When I met with him he was sure we could get the charge reduced, and that’s exactly what he did! It was money well spent as he made the whole process easy on my part and was always available to answer any questions I had along the way. I would recommend Scott to anyon...e with any type of traffic violations

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W. Hanken

Replied last May 29, 2026

Securing a reduced charge on a second DUI matter is never a foregone conclusion — it requires an attorney who knows exactly where the leverage points exist within the Springfield, Illinois legal system and has the experience to apply them with precision — and knowing that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law delivered that outcome while making the entire process manageable for this client is a reflection of what this practice has been built to do. A second DUI charge in the Sangamon County court system carries consequences that extend well beyond the courtroom, from license revocation and mandatory sentencing requirements to long-term impacts on insurance, employment, and driving privileges — and having spent more than 35 years handling DUI defense and traffic representation on both

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