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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 anonymous | December 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Thank you Joan!
Joan was great and helped me and my family to get our entire deposit back from our previous landlord. A phenomenal negotiator and kept me well informed through the process as this was my first time going through this. Would highly recommend Joan again & again.
Posted by Greg | October 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Excellent team
My partner and I were in a contentious situation with our landlord over the terms of our lease renewal. We felt we were being taken advantage of and didn’t know what our legal options were. I don’t know what we would have done without Joan and Nick. They were immediately responsive and provided us cl...
Posted by Sean | May 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Outstanding Tenancy Dispute Representation
Exceptional legal counsel from start to finish. Joan was incredibly responsive, providing clear and informative guidance throughout our tenancy dispute case. Her detailed knowledge of the RLTO put us at ease, giving us full confidence that we had a strong case. Joan's swift communication and decisive...
Posted by Elisa | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Deposit issue
Joan helped me get my deposit back +reach a settlement with both my previous landlords. Long story short my landlord sold the building and new landlords did not want to give me my deposit back. Joan was able to settle With both set of landlords for violating the rlto. I am very pleased with the outco...
Posted by Sergei | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Exceptional Legal Support
I can't recommend Joan highly enough. In dealing with a dispute with my former landlord, Joan provided exceptional legal representation. Her knowledge of the law, combined with her professional, methodical approach, resulted in a favorable outcome for me. Throughout the entire process, Joan was al...
"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
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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