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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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Acquired: 1994
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105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL, 60602
132 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Amazing Attorney for Tenants
Joan was fantastic from the first email all the way through to the conclusion for my issue with my prior landlord. She was knowledgeable, approachable, great communicator (provide updates regularly), and easy to get ahold of. I would not have been able to get to the result without Joan and her team...
Posted by Marie | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing lawyer
Working with Joan was as good an experience as one can have while going through something as stressful and awful as a lawsuit. She kept me informed and explained anything I was confused about, equally willing to talk on the phone or email. She had incredible patience considering my landlord dragged e...
Posted by Madeline | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great Experience
Joan had a great understanding of tenant law and was able to help me get my security deposit back after my landlord was trying to withhold it. She always explained the process clearly to me, which was very much appreciated. Don't hesitate to work with Joan!
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Efficient expert & positive experience
Joan was our first experience hiring a lawyer and a very positive experience at that. Joan is direct, efficient and was very helpful with finding a solution with our landlord problems. Joan helped us terminate our lease and get money owed to us from our landlord. And this was all done remotely with n...
Posted by Michelle | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Very helpful, definitely recommend!
Joan was very helpful with a frustrating landlord situation. I contacted her through this site after I did not receive my security deposit back. The landlord and his attorney made the process long, convoluted, and drawn out. Joan was persistent, patently and promptly answered my questions, clearly e...
"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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27 Dec 2021
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21 Oct 2021