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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 Bonnie | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great Attorney!
Joan is excellent at what she does. She is professional and courteous, but she was tough and clear about our rights under the law. Our landlord hopped to business after hearing from her! A few months later, she followed up at my request and got another issue resolved! Awesome person!
Posted by Daniel | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
If your landlord has or is screwing you out of your money...hire the best, JOAN!
I hired Joan hearing her add on WCPT progressive radio in Chicago many times. I was in serious need of the best help I could get. Joan is a ROCK! From what I have heard at the time and even since after our case...she never loses as she is very thorough, diligent, honest as a favorite family member &...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great experience
Joan represented me in a case where our landlord had been taking advantage of us for quite some time. Joan was absolutely fantastic and our experience was outstanding. Her experience with these sorts of cases was invaluable to us and made the experience very simple. It was extremely easy to get in co...
Posted by Mark | July 31, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Go with Joan
Joan Fenstermaker is the real deal. She took on our case after we basically cold-called her office. She was utterly professional, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable about tenants' rights. Not only did we get our security deposit back, but Joan found several other infractions committed by the landlord...
Posted by Kristin | May 05, 2015 | Family
Could not have asked for better assistance
In a difficult family situation, Joan was extremely helpful, professional and compassionate. She was invaluable in helping to navigate the legal system and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Joan.
"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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