W. Scott Hanken's Reviews

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Posted by Colton | September 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

If you find yourself in the middle of a criminal legal matter, hire the Hanken team. They are the BEST around!

Hiring Scott was the best decision I could have made during one of the darkest and most stressful times of my life. Facing a DUI and several other charge is incredibly overwhelming, but the moment I connected with this firm, a massive weight was lifted off my shoulders.What truly sets them apart is t...he incredible team dynamic. While Scott was busy crafting a powerful legal strategy, Carrie was my absolute lifeline. They never judged me or made me feel like just another file on a desk. Instead, they both listened with real empathy, answered my frantic questions, and kept me calm and informed through every twist and turn of the process. Whether it was Scott breaking down complex court details or Carrie checking in on me and handling paperwork seamlessly, I always felt completely protected and cared for.Thanks to their collective hard work, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail, we achieved a fantastic outcome that saved my future. They didn't just defend me in court; they protected my livelihood and gave me my peace of mind back. If you want a legal team that treats you like family and fights for you with everything they have, look no further.

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Replied last September 08, 2026

Facing a DUI charge alongside multiple additional criminal charges in the Sangamon County court system — during what a client describes as the darkest and most stressful time of their life — demands more than legal competence. It demands a team that listens with genuine empathy, communicates through every complexity, and fights with meticulous dedication to protect a client's future at every stage of the process. W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law brings the prosecutorial insight of a former Sangamon County Assistant State's Attorney and Super Lawyers recognition every year since 2007 to exactly those high-stakes DUI defense and criminal defense matters — combining powerful legal strategy with the kind of human care and team-wide commitment that makes a client feel protected rather than processed. At W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, defending a client in court and protecting their livelihood, peace of mind, and future are never separate goals — they are the unified mission every case demands and every client deserves.

Posted by ALEXANDRE | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Knowledgeable and reliable lawyer. CDL driver recommended

My CDL overweight ticket was TOTALLY DISMISSED! Mr. Hanken is a great lawyer. His legal assistant Carrie always gave me full and updated information. I highly recommend Mr. Hanken as a reliable lawyer for any CDL tickets.

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Replied last May 27, 2026

A complete dismissal of a CDL overweight ticket is the outcome every commercial driver deserves when the right legal strategy is applied, and it is exactly the result W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law fights for on behalf of drivers throughout Springfield, Illinois and the surrounding region. Protecting a commercial driver’s license means protecting a livelihood, and I treat every CDL traffic citation — from overweight violations to hours-of-service infractions — with the same serious attention I bring to any case handled through the Sangamon County court system. I am also proud to acknowledge Carrie, whose commitment to keeping clients informed and supported from start to finish reflects the standard of service W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law holds itself to. Thank you for trusting my office with something as important as your CDL, and I wish you many safe and successful miles ahead.

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 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 anonymous | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

The BEST Around!

Mr. Hanken took care of my traffic case from start to finish. He and his staff provided excellent communication and kept me informed every step of the way. Mr. Hanken certainly goes the extra mile for his clients. The best lawyer in Springfield!

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