Stefan K. Fenner

Stefan K. Fenner

4.3
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

216 S. Jefferson, #101, Chicago, IL

About Stefan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stefan K. Fenner

216 S. Jefferson, #101, Chicago, IL, 60661-5696

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Stefan K. Fenner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring and knowledgeable attorney

Stefan represented my son and did a good job of defending him. Stefan was more than just a lawyer he listened to my son and heard what he had to say. Stefan had a great relationship with my son and treated us very fairly

Posted by Aarroun | May 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the best attorneys of all time

This attorney is one of the best attorneys I have experienced in a long time. I had two gun charges that I had a case for. He did his best and beat both cases. Remind you. I was a Registered ®️ gun owner. To me he is a fair attorney. He does a exllecent job arguing your case and getting all motions ...dismissed. If you want a excellent attorney that will fight for you and win cases Stefan Fenner is a great candidate.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgable and Kind

Stefan helped me with a drug offense case while I was in college. I was afraid I might go to prison, as i had no money for a lawyer. On a friends recommendation, he took my case for free and argued on my behalf. With his help, the case was argued down to probation and some community service, based on... the offense being my first, and my academic record. Thank You!

Posted by Seth | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Paid Defense Not Worth Paying For.

Mr. Fenner was there for me was there for me when I was there with money, when the money was all paid I was greeted with unanswered voicemails, letters, texts, and other modes of communication. Mr. Fenner believes that the Illinois court system revolves around him. The clerk’s office is at his dis...posal and he doesn’t have to follow their rules and regulations including when fees are due and paid. I am now dealing with a process that has been dragging on for more than a year because he also felt that because he handled what should have been a single hearing process into multiple hearing multiple event process complete with no less than four hearings that he handled “pro bono” because he felt I got a bad deal using his defense strategy. The problem is that he was treating his “pro bono” work with a different level of care than the paid work, and why would I have wanted my lawyer to to his job to the best of his ability regardless of what kind of work involved? Additionally when Mr. Fenner was confronted with the issues I have mentioned here he proudly mentions on at least three occasions that I received everything I deserved because it was he did the. Work on this issue for me pro bono.

Posted by Bob | July 30, 2014

Great Lawyer with a understanding of law from many different angles.

Stefan did an amazing job with my case. When you are caught in a situation with so much at stake; his knowledge of law in Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago really made a big difference. My case took awhile to resolve, but his follow thru and patience were exemplary throughout the process.... I'd highly recommend Stefan and his legal services.

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Stefan K. Fenner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blake Horwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Olshansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"When you find yourself in trouble and facing jail time nothing else should matter, and that is how Mr. Fenner approaches cases for his clients. He understands that being charged with a criminal offense is the most serious thing going on in his clients' lives, and he spends the time, does the research, looks at all the options, investigates, and does everything he can to fix the problem his clients find themselves facing. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Giovannini & Olshansky

2004 - 2005

Rule 711 Law Clerk, Law Offices Of Chicago Kent Criminal Law Clinic

2004 - 2005

Rule 711 Law Clerk, Public Defender Of Cook County, Il.

Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

German

Activity

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