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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

134 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 134 reviews

Posted by Madeline | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great Experience

Joan had a great understanding of tenant law and was able to help me get my security deposit back after my landlord was trying to withhold it. She always explained the process clearly to me, which was very much appreciated. Don't hesitate to work with Joan!

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Efficient expert & positive experience

Joan was our first experience hiring a lawyer and a very positive experience at that. Joan is direct, efficient and was very helpful with finding a solution with our landlord problems. Joan helped us terminate our lease and get money owed to us from our landlord. And this was all done remotely with n...o in person meeting needed, covid safe and less time consuming. We're really grateful for her help and highly recommend her if you are dealing with a landlord who is not acting in accordance to the law.

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 Sterling | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

HIRE Joan

Diligent, adamant, relentless, hardworking, thorough, successful. These are just a couple word I would use to describe Joan. Y'all, if you have been done wrong by a past landlord, which was my case, hire Joan! She is the best.. hands down! I won $1300 in a case which most lawyers said I'd only... get my $600 security deposit back. She got me double and more! Trust Joan; she is what you need!

Posted by James Cook | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Joan provided top-notch legal service. We appreciate how much she helped us. She is straightforward, understanding and hardworking. She is the best and will get the job done.

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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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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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