By: W. Scott Hanken Former DUI Prosecutor | Voted “Best Attorney” by Illinois Times & State Journal-RegisterSpringfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Springfield, IL • Sangamon County • (217) 544-4057 If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Springfield, the clock is already ticking. To help your DUI attorney build a defense against flawed Field…
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By: W. Scott Hanken Former DUI Prosecutor | Voted “Best Attorney” by Illinois Times & State Journal-RegisterSpringfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Springfield, IL • Sangamon County • (217) 544-4057 Arrested for DUI in Springfield or Sangamon County with Skoal, Zyn, or a breath mint still in your mouth? The officer’s failure to follow the…
Continue reading ›By: W. Scott Hanken Former DUI Prosecutor | Voted “Best Attorney” by Illinois Times & State Journal-Register If you are facing a DUI or a high-stakes traffic violation in Springfield, Illinois, you are likely hearing about the “Digital Transformation” of our courts. While other counties have moved quickly, Sangamon County has taken a more measured,…
Continue reading ›By W. Scott Hanken – Springfield’s Top Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney Named Best Attorney by Illinois Times “Best of Springfield” and State Journal-Register Reader’s Choice Facing a DUI in Sangamon County? You still have strong, proven ways to fight it — and win. As a lifelong Springfield resident, Griffin High School graduate, former Sangamon…
Continue reading ›Have you been arrested for DUI in Springfield or Sangamon County and received a notice of suspension from the Illinois Secretary of State? If cannabis was involved, you may face two separate administrative license suspensions — not just one. Many local drivers ask questions like: This comprehensive post breaks it all down with real-world problem-solving…
Continue reading ›Last Reviewed & Updated: September 20, 2026 By: W. Scott Hanken | Former Sangamon County Prosecutor | Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney | Voted “Best Attorney” — Illinois Times Best of Springfield & State Journal-Register Reader’s Choice | Springfield, IL | Sangamon County | (217) 544-4057 | hankenlaw.com Bottom Line: Field sobriety tests are…
Continue reading ›Facing a criminal charge or DUI in Springfield can be overwhelming. The anxiety of the unknown is compounded by the logistical nightmare of getting to the Sangamon County Courthouse, taking time off work, and finding childcare. Fortunately, the landscape of Illinois courts has shifted dramatically. Effective March 1, 2026, significant amendments to Illinois Supreme Court…
Continue reading ›As an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney practicing in Springfield, Illinois for over 35 years, I’ve fought tooth and nail for countless clients slapped with DUI charges based on flimsy evidence. Time and again, I see police officers from the Springfield Police Department, Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police leaning on the…
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