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W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Criminal Defense in Springfield, IL (h1)
W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law is based at 1100 S 5th St, Springfield, Illinois 62703, and can be reached at 217-544-4057. Hanken brings more than 37 years of criminal law experience to the practice, including time spent as a Sangamon County Assistant State’s Attorney, giving him direct insight into how local prosecutors build and evaluate cases.
The firm’s practice covers DUI defense, drug crime charges, traffic ticket violations, theft offenses, violent crimes, and weapons charges. Hanken applies his background on the prosecution side to anticipate the state’s strategy and to protect clients’ constitutional rights at every stage of a case, drawing on familiarity with local judges and courtroom procedure to pursue favorable outcomes through negotiation or trial.
That experience has translated into consistent recognition in the Springfield community, including an Avvo “Superb” 10.0 rating, Best of Springfield honors from Illinois Times in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and Readers’ Choice awards from The State Journal-Register in 2022 and 2023, alongside a strong base of five-star reviews on Google and FindLaw.
Address: 1100 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-544-4057
Website: https://www.hankenlaw.com/