W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Incredible outcome

I retained Attorney Scott after being charged with a DUI. During my consultation I knew he had the knowledge and confidence to defend me properly. He was willing to take the case to trial and deliberated with the state on my behalf. I was speechless with my outcome and the speed at which an agreement... was made. If I could give 1000 stars I would!

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Replied last July 21, 2026

A DUI charge resolved swiftly and favorably in the Sangamon County court system is not a matter of chance — it is the product of trial-ready preparation, prosecutorial experience, and the kind of courtroom confidence that moves cases toward the best possible resolution. W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law brings the perspective of a former Sangamon County Assistant State’s Attorney to every DUI defense matter — an inside understanding of how the state evaluates cases and where agreements can be reached. Super Lawyers has recognized that depth of knowledge and advocacy every year since 2007, and it is exactly what shapes strategy from the first consultation through the final resolution. When a client is speechless at the outcome, that is the standard W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law is built to deliver.

Posted by DJ | July 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Accurate and honest

I was in a tight spot, scared and confused. Scott and his team saw to it that I got a meeting quickly and began working on my case. What they explained to me, turned out to be accurate. I’m thankful I did not take on the system myself.

W. Hanken

Replied last July 21, 2026

Serving clients in Springfield, Illinois who are scared, confused, and facing the legal system for the first time is one of the most important things W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law does — and doing it with speed, honesty, and clarity is the standard every client deserves. With over 37 years of criminal defense experience and Super Lawyers recognition every year since 2007, W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law has guided countless clients through the Sangamon County court process with the same accurate, straightforward counsel your review describes. The legal system is complex and unforgiving for those who navigate it alone — which is exactly why responsive, honest representation matters from the very first meeting. I am glad the guidance you received proved accurate, and that you did not have to face that process without experienced counsel in your corner.

Posted by Bob | December 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

Scott to charge from the start and made us all feel calm due to his expertise and experience. He accomplished everything he promised and more. Thank you Scott!

W. Hanken

Replied last May 27, 2026

I’m deeply gratified that my experience and steady approach helped bring calm to you and your family while delivering even better results than promised in your case. Since 1989, and drawing from my background as a former Assistant State’s Attorney, I remain dedicated to providing that same level of confident, reassuring criminal defense representation for clients in the Sangamon County court system. It means a great deal knowing W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law earned your trust from the very beginning and followed through strongly here in Springfield, Illinois. Thank you for placing your confidence in me—I’m always ready to help others in the Springfield community who need experienced criminal defense.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Client

Scott is by far the best attorney out there. Not only is he a great attorney but he is a great human being. He truly cares about his clients and does everything in his power to help them with a favorable outcome. For me personally Scott saved myself and my family from what could’ve been a life alteri...ng consequence. His knowledge of the law is nothing short of amazing and his attitude is always positive. I would never hire another attorney if I have a legal issue Scott is the best!

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Replied last May 27, 2026

Standing between a client and a life-altering consequence — for them and for their family — is the most profound responsibility a criminal defense attorney can carry, and knowing that W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law delivered when that weight was at its heaviest is the most meaningful measure of this practice’s purpose. That depth of commitment is not something developed overnight; it is the product of more than 35 years of criminal defense experience in Springfield, Illinois, first as a former Assistant State’s Attorney who learned the law from the inside out, and then as a dedicated advocate fighting for clients throughout the Sangamon County court system since 1989. At W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, genuine care for a client’s future is not separate from legal strategy — it is the driving force behind it, and every case is approached with that conviction regardless of the charges involved. It was an absolute honor to protect your family, and reviews like this one are a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

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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W. Hanken

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.

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