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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 Jessica | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful to work with!
Joan was wonderful! She knows the law very well, and works to ensure her clients get what they are entitled. She also does an amazing job explaining each step of the way and what you can expect to happen next. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Brie | July 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Highly Recommend
After speaking with multiple lawyers who made me feel unintelligent and hopeless about my case, Joan swooped in and finally gave me confidence in my situation. Especially because this was my first experience hiring a lawyer, I had a lot of questions! Joan was patient, communicative and extremely know...
Posted by Ana | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent work!
She assured me from the start that this was a good case. She explained everything to me clearly and answered all my questions. She communicated with me any time I needed to know something. Highly recommend her!
Posted by Michael | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Outstanding attorney, very professional and gets the job done!
We had a dispute with our former landlord and we needed help FAST due to the condition of our apartment. We contacted Joan and she handled our case right away with a tremendous amount of professionalism. Within 20 minutes of my initial phone call with her, Joan figured out a solid plan to help us ...
Posted by Paul Tuhy | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding
There are three things I look for in an attorney. (1) They are well versed in the law pertaining to your need, (2) they communicate with you timely and concisely and most importantly (3) they care. Joan is all three of these x 1000! She won the case but even if she had not there is no doubt she was d...
"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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