A Former Prosecutor Who
Fights For Your Rights

You deserve an attorney who will fight for what’s right. At the Springfield law firm of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, you will benefit from my 30-plus years of criminal law experience.

An Aggressive And Experienced Attorney With 30-Plus Years Of Success

Charged with a criminal offense in Illinois? Don’t just sit back and take it. You have rights – and I am prepared to fight to preserve them.

At W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, I provide tough-minded criminal defense representation for defendants in Springfield, Sangamon County, Menard County and surrounding areas. I am a former criminal prosecutor and understand what the other side is likely to do to get a conviction. With over 30 years of criminal law experience, I will bring knowledge, personal service and a track record of success to your corner.

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Springfield’s Fighter – Fighting To Put The Justice Back In “Criminal Justice”

Drunk Driving Defense

You need help after a DUI arrest. I deliver it.Discover More

Drug Crimes Defense

Don’t let a drug conviction put you behind bars.Discover More

Violent Crimes Defense

Credible defenses for assault and murder charges.Discover More

Gun Crimes Defense

Accused of a weapons offense? Let me fight back.Discover More

Theft Crime Defense

Preserve your freedom in the face of theft charges.Discover More

Traffic Ticket Defense

Need to drive? I will fight to keep you on the road.Discover More

A Tenacious Trial Attorney

Skills, Service And Strategies That Leave Nothing To Chance

When your life, your freedom and your future are on the line, you can’t leave anything to chance. That includes your choice of attorney. At W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, I am a fighter who won’t back down from aggressively standing up for your rights. When we determine the best strategy for your case, we will not retreat during negotiations with the prosecutor and will fully prepare your case as if it’s going to trial.

I represent clients in a wide range of state and federal criminal matters, including cases involving serious felony and misdemeanor charges, drug offenses such as possession, trafficking and cultivation, first-time and repeat DUI offenses, driving suspension and revocation cases, and cases involving violent crimes, weapons offenses and more. Don’t go down without an experienced, aggressive attorney in your corner – contact me today for help.

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W. Scott Hanken

And In This Corner…

W. Scott Hanken has years of experience fighting for clients’ rights. Put him in your corner today.

  • Former prosecutor
  • Over 30 years’ experience
  • Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb
  • 99% of his client ratings on Avvo are 5-star
  • Over 150 5-star ratings on Google
  • Super Lawyers: Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney in Springfield, IL
  • Selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list
  • Martindale-Hubbell “Distinguished”*
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W. Scott Hanken

And In This Corner…

W. Scott Hanken has years of experience fighting for clients’ rights. Put him in your corner today.

  • Former prosecutor
  • Over 30 years’ experience
  • Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb
  • 99% of his client ratings on Avvo are 5-star
  • Over 150 5-star ratings on Google
  • Super Lawyers: Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney in Springfield, IL
  • Selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list
  • Martindale-Hubbell “Distinguished”*

An Amazing Attorney

“Scott is an amazing attorney. His knowledge of the law is nothing short of amazing. He truly cares about each of his clients and does everything in his power to achieve a favorable outcome. I personally would never hire anybody besides Scott; he is a great man!” Gibbs G., Former Client

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