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The law office of Joan M. Fenstermaker, P.C. only represents tenants related to rental property located within the City of Chicago. At this time, we are not handling eviction cases.
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105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL, 60602
135 Client Reviews
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Posted by Dagny | March 17, 2013
No Better Advocate for Tenants in Chicago!
I had an unusual situation and I turned to Joan after the first lawyer seemed to be more interested in making my case a class action suit he could use to publicize his own interests. She immediately focused on what I considered the real issues and she stayed on track. She took apart any argument my l...
Posted by Mike | March 14, 2013
Excellent Representation!
Attorney Joan Fenstermaker is an amazing counsel. She listened to my story and convinced me that I did have a serious case worth pursuing. I am very grateful to have met Joan when I really felt I had no where else to turn and I can honestly say I am impressed with her genuine passion to see justice...
Posted by Justin | January 13, 2013
Fair and honest!
I hired Joan back in march of 2012 to help me get my security deposit back. My previous lanlord didn't notify me that they were planing on keeping my security deposit as a whole or portion. So I contacted Joan and she sent them the paperwork, within a few weeks they offered a settlement amount. So I ...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2012
FANTASTIC! AMAZING!!!!!
Joan is so awesome! She's helped me and gave me the best advice, and also intervened when I was unable. Call her!!! She will fight for you and she will help you and she will get results!!!!
Posted by Kristen | December 26, 2012
Security Deposit Case
I contacted Joan Fenstermaker to help me recover my security deposit from a previous landlord. I gave her the details, but I thought I would not have a case because the landlord had some misleading documents. She assured me that we did have a good case, and she quickly got to work. She was extremely ...
"I highly endorse Mrs. Fenstermaker. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, empathic and committed to the passionate representation of tenants."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan knows the law and how to apply it to her case. When working opposite her on cases she remains professional in her dealings."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely thorough and prepared. She has a good relationship with her clients. She wants to help people. Melinda Power"
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2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Metropolitan Tenants Organization
2019 - Present
Principal, Joan M. Fenstermaker, PC
2001 - 2019
Partner, Kendle, Mikuta & Fenstermaker
1994 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Fischer, Kendle & Wahlers
2018 - Present
Metropolitan Tenants OrganizationBoard Member
Ruling in favor of the tenant for return of the deposit plus 2 x security deposit and attorney's fees
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Tenants' rights
2013
Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
2013
Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
2013
Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
English
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