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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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105 W. Madison St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL, 60602
132 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 57 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Valerie | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great experience with breaking our lease
We had a wonderful experience working with Joan when we needed assistance in breaking our lease. She clearly explained our options to us and was very responsive and communicative throughout the whole process. We would absolutely recommend that anyone who is having an issue with their landlord to reac...
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 Kim | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Highly recommended
Joan helped me retrieve my security deposit from my previous landlord. The process was simple and straightforward. She clearly explained my rights and kept me informed every step of the way. She also answered my questions quickly and clearly. Know your rights and call Joan for help.
Posted by Timothy | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Joan made our bad landlord pay and got us out of there!
Long story short, we quickly found out that our landlord and his daughter were real jerks after moving into a new apartment. They had no respect for our legal boundries and privacy. We found ourselves victim to retaliatory acts and harrasment after merely asking the landlord fulfill their legal oblig...
"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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07 Dec 2021
Can I file a motion to have an eviction sealed if the case has been dismissed with prejudice?
21 Oct 2021