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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 56 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Jasmine | March 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Outstanding Representation and Excellent Results
I had an excellent experience working with Attorney Fenstermaker. She represented me in a dispute with my former landlord regarding my security deposit, and thanks to her expertise and persistence, the matter was successfully resolved. From the beginning, Attorney Fenstermaker was professional, kn...
Posted by Taylor | October 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Thank goodness for Joan
Joan helped us get out of a terrible lease and experience with a landlord and ultimately helped lead a class action lawsuit. Thank you, Joan!
Posted by Sean | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Quick exit, and compensation
Joan was very quick to apprise me of my rights and get me out of a bad situation. Following up with their counsel took some time, but we got compensation for their bad practices. She specializes in this, and it shows.
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 Andrew | February 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Joan and Nick are great!
Joan and Nick helped me get back my security deposit, plus a good amount of damages, from my nasty former landlord. (As a bonus, he also got stuck with a large attorney’s fee bill, so he paid for the great representation I got from Joan and Nick!) They really know how to use Chicago’s tenant ordinan...
"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