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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 44 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Kateryna | March 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very satisfied with outcome of my case
I am so glad my friend shared Joan’s contact. I was pleasantly surprised how fast she responded, she was extremely professional, detail oriented, and proactive. I am very happy about the outcome of my case! Highly recommend!
Posted by Anna | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thanks Joan!
I cannot recommend Attorney Joan Fenstermaker highly enough. Three years ago, she helped me recover my security deposit from a shady landlord who ignored my emails and pretended they didn’t owe me anything. Joan stepped in, handled everything, and quickly secured a settlement in my favor. She made an...
Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Competent and responsive.
I had some issues with my ex landlord. They managed to make him pay all the damages and lawsuit fees while the landlord was ignoring all the emails.
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
best attorney in town!!!
My daughter rent off- campus during her last year in college, unfortunately she encountered a landlord who illegally withheld her rental deposit, like many students renting off-campus, she was unfairly denied the return of her deposit at the end of her lease. I couldn’t let my daughter be treated th...
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Grateful for her experience and knowledge
Joan got us out of a bad situation where our rights we were not being treated fairly. It was a relief to have the wisdom and experience of her team to reach the resolution we wanted as painlessly as possible.
"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