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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 JAMES | January 20, 2013
best answer- best attorney
she answer all my question, with the very best answer,s she stuck with me like glue, if you ever need a lawyer [the very best] at what she do, it just one name I can think of [ PRICELESS ]
Posted by Stacey | January 18, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
great tenant lawyer
Joan is awesome. From the first phone call to her explaining our situation she was very knowledgeable and helpful. She worked hard for us and got us out of an awful situation better than we thought was possible. Joan responded to phone calls and emails, even after working hours. She keep us informed ...
Posted by Justin | January 13, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
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 pam | December 31, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant
Fabulous Results !!!
Our pleasure with the professional,prompt and knowledgeable experience with Joan is immeasurable. Her rapid(within minutes) return of my phone call was impressive. Our case re: landlord/tenant problems was resolved very much to our satisfaction. Joan always went above and beyond throughout my many ...
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!!!!
"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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