Joan Marie Fenstermaker

Joan Marie Fenstermaker

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Litigation, Real Estate

105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL

About Joan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-425 per hour

Contingency

30%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Joan M Fenstermaker, PC

105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Joan Marie Fenstermaker's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

132 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 56 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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...xplained my options as we went along, and explained everything that was going on. She went to great lengths to obtain information and witnesses to support my case (I unfortunately wasn’t the first to have a terrible experience with this landlord). The case was finally resolved and ruled in my favor. I’d highly recommend Joan and her associates!

Posted by Kyle | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Unbelievable Commitment to Her Clients and Excellence

It is challenging to articulate how amazing Joan was in handling my case with a previous landlord. She took the time to listen to our issues and went truly above and beyond in finding resolution to our case. I would STRONGLY recommend her to anyone who is looking for an extremely brilliant and compet...ent attorney that will fight tooth and nail to get what you deserve . I really can't say enough about Joan...if you're looking to win the most for your case, with an attentive attorney who takes the time to understand you, please stop your search here.

Posted by Eamon | June 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Outstanding for tenant issues

Highly recommend. Joan was able to resolve my tenant issue very efficiently and plan to use her services in the future for any tenant-related matters.

Posted by Peter | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Excellent service, insight, outcome

My tenant related matter received careful attention that generated an insight that those not steeped in Chicago housing law would have undoubtedly missed. Joan and Nicholas acted on it, leveraged it, and produced a positive outcome for my issue which ultimately involved breaking a lease for cause. Pe...rhaps even more importantly, they carefully and clearly explained to me the various options at ever step of the process so I could make informed decisions when required. So not only did I get the outcome I was seeking, it was a pleasure to work with them. I would HIGHLY recommend them to any tenants seeking to resolves issues with their landlords.

Posted by Drew | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Professional and Responsive!

Joan was excellent, she really brought us peace of mind during a dispute with a past landlord. She talked us through the whole process and provided excellent advice that helped us make the right decisions for us.

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Joan Marie Fenstermaker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Fenstermaker. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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David Morris

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, empathic and committed to the passionate representation of tenants."

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David Yanoff

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Melinda Power

Real estate lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Gregory Coplan

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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David Yanoff

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Melinda Power

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Appreciation, Metropolitan Tenants Organization

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Principal, Joan M. Fenstermaker, PC

2001 - 2019

Partner, Kendle, Mikuta & Fenstermaker

1994 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Fischer, Kendle & Wahlers

Associations

2018 - Present

Metropolitan Tenants Organization

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Landlord falsely claim property was owner-occupied

Ruling in favor of the tenant for return of the deposit plus 2 x security deposit and attorney's fees

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Education

1994

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Un-Common Law on 4/28/13

Tenants' rights

2013

Hotline Volunteer Training 9/28/13

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance

2013

Hotline Volunteer Training 6/8/13

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance

2013

Hotline Volunteer Training 11/23/13

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance

Languages

English

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