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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 Ryan | January 17, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
best in Chicago
Had an issue with my landlord stealing from me she was very informative and helpful she won us our case couldnt have asked for anything more
Posted by Dan | September 30, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
Great tenant attorney
After our children were found to have lead toxication and the city inspector found very heavy lead paint all throughout the building, it got increasingly difficult to communicate with our landlord, who obviously wanted to get rid of us as soon and easy as possible. Joan, from the first conversation ...
Posted by Elaine | June 14, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
She Made the Impossible, POSSIBLE
I had a CRAZY situation with a Crappy ex-Landlord. they refused to give me my deposit after I moved out and then accused me of not paying the rent. Joan took the time to listen to my case and she helped me stay calm and strong while the opposition's attorney treated me as if I were little more tha...
Posted by sshah1224 | October 04, 2012 | Real Estate
Great experience
Joan did a excellent job helping me purchase my condo. My condo was not easy to purchase because there were many complications with the seller. Joan did a Great job of keeping me aware of my options. Further, she did a great job of advising me on legal issues. She also did a great job of expressing h...
Posted by Drew | September 18, 2012 | Residential
Great Experience
Joan helped us with the purchase of a condo a few months ago. She was very responsive and easy to work with. She took the time to explain everything within the contracts etc and kept us very well informed. She also was kind enough to review our lease with our former landlord and offered very sound ...
"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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What should I do if my move in date was pushed from January 1st to February 1st due to a previous tenant not moving out?
27 Dec 2021
Can I hire an attorney to write a letter for me and get me out of my lease?
07 Dec 2021
Can I file a motion to have an eviction sealed if the case has been dismissed with prejudice?
21 Oct 2021