I would recommend Scott Hanken to anyone of my family and friends!
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W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law
Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer — 237 Client Reviews Analyzed
5.0(237 reviews)W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law is a Personal Injury law firm in Springfield, IL, located at 1100 S 5th St and reachable at +1217-544-4057. Clients have rated the firm 5.0 out of 5 across 237 public Google reviews, 41 of which include written feedback. The most recent written review is from Jennifer Granados on Mar 14, 2026 (118 days ago).
Owner engagement: W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law replies on 17% of visible Google reviews, and roughly 5% of those replies are at least somewhat personalized rather than fully templated — one of the 12 client-experience dimensions CrashStory's review intelligence scores. Use this as a proxy for how responsive the firm is likely to be with you.
What reviewers consistently praise: help during a stressful moment, care for the whole situation, and why people chose this firm. These themes surfaced across dozens of reviews when CrashStory analyzed sentiment and case-experience dimensions on this firm's Google reviews. Compare these against any other firm you're considering — most attorneys have only two or three themes reviewers consistently return to.
Named attorneys at this firm: Scott Hanken is the attorney most frequently named by clients in reviews of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law.
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W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law is a personal injury law firm serving clients in Springfield, Illinois, located at 1100 S 5th St 62703.
Review evidence: Clients have left 237 public Google reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, 41 of which include written feedback. CrashStory scores 12 client-experience dimensions across this review corpus — compare side-by-side with other Springfield, Illinois firms before you decide.
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237 public reviews and 41 written reviews.
Most recent written review from Jennifer Granados: Mar 14, 2026 (118 days ago)
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Replies on 17% of reviews
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Most recent written review from Jennifer Granados: Mar 14, 2026 (118 days ago)
Mentioned in 10 reviews, with an average 5.0-star rating when clients talk about this theme.
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The newest written review in this dataset is from Mar 14, 2026 (118 days ago). Compare that recency with the other firms you are considering.
I would recommend Scott Hanken to anyone of my family and friends!
Scott is the best criminal defense lawyer. Never stops trying to get things to the best possible situation for you in a timely manner.
Scott is an amazing attorney! Best around!
1100 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703
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Most recent written review from Jennifer Granados: May 8, 2026 (63 days ago)
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Jennifer Granados
Personal Injury
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I would recommend Scott Hanken to anyone of my family and friends!
Gannon F
Personal Injury
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Scott is the best criminal defense lawyer. Never stops trying to get things to the best possible situation for you in a timely manner.
Robert Sidener
Personal Injury
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Scott is an amazing attorney! Best around!
Josiah Landers
Personal Injury
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Was my first mess up legally and it was pretty major through just what laws I acted against, didn’t know what to expect and was freaking out until my court date. Scott called and let me know that all I have to pay is a fraction of a fine, and a months supervision. Honest to God this man is incredible at what he does.
Sasha Amick
Personal Injury
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Scott absolutely amazing the best in Springfield. With an amazing team strongly recommend 10/10.
Hannah Gladden
Personal Injury
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I can’t recommend Scott Hanken enough. He saved my driving record and was incredibly easy to work with. Professional, responsive, and truly went above and beyond. Very grateful for his help!
Sandy
Personal Injury
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Scott Hanken has helped me twice in the last year with a couple of legal issues. I was super impressed with his professional attitude, compassion and kindness. His attention to detail and extensive knowledge made a stressful situation much less so and I would definitely recommend his services.
Jonette Boehler
Personal Injury
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The Best attorney around and his legal secretary Carrie is amazing! Highly recommend.
seth cain
Personal Injury
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they handled everything fast and successfully! answered all my questions I had! stayed in communication the whole time. I would definitely recommend them
Robert Sidener
Personal Injury
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I am writing to strongly recommend Scott Hanken because of his outstanding legal representation in my traffic case. I was cited following a motor vehicle accident for a violation I believed was unjust. From our first consultation through the bench trial, Mr. Hanken demonstrated exceptional professionalism, comprehensive legal knowledge, and unwavering commitment to my defense. Throughout the process, Mr. Hanken took the time to thoroughly explain the relevant statutes, evidence, and possible outcomes. He prepared a compelling case, handled all court communications on my behalf, and was meticulous in presenting the facts at trial. As a result of his expertise and advocacy, the bench trial concluded with a Not Guilty verdict, affirming what I knew all along — that the ticket was improperly issued. I am extremely grateful for the positive outcome and the peace of mind his representation provided. I would confidently recommend Scott Hanken to anyone facing any legal challenge. His professionalism, courtroom skill, and client-focused approach make him an excellent choice for legal representation. Also, thank you Mr. Hanken for your kindness and consideration.
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