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Sam Kerins

1 days ago

I was living in Wicker Park and a dispute with my landlord erupted over the conditions of my departure. Startled, I called Brabender Law and asked about options. Andy was cordial, sensible and gently tenacious as he directed me to take legal action. I felt confident with him representing me, and for good reason, as we settled almost overnight. The landlord caved, I got paid fairly, and I learned a happy lesson about the legal system. Know your rights and find a good lawyer to exercise them! Would recommend Brabender Law without a second thought.

Jeremiah Pawlowicz

1 days ago

Andy helped me in a lease/security deposit dispute. He gave terrific advice and was very responsive to all my questions.

Olivia Jeannin

6 days ago

10/10 experience andy was extremely informative and great at what he does!!!!

Rosaria Donohoe

8 days ago

Andy helped me with a condo security deposit dispute. He won my case, and I got my security deposit back. His firm is very confident and knowledgeable. Thank you, Andy.

Scott Merchant

8 days ago

Andy Brabender represented me and my roomates a dozen years ago and I still to this day recommend him to anyone who tells me they're having landlord trouble. Even though we were 24 year olds who didn't know anything, Andy communicated with respect, kindness and efficiency. Having him on our side was honestly the best thing we could've done. Don't hesitate.

Michelle Huey

20 days ago

When I was a young fresh out of college kid a landlord tried to take advantage of me. Andy helped me not only shut down the landlord’s claims but also ended up winning me a lot of money! Andy was kind, helpful, and thorough. He never made me feel bad for not knowing about the legal process. I would recommend him to anyone and absolutely would use him again.

Lucas

22 days ago

Had a fantastic experience with Andy. Communication was very smooth and he helped defend me successfully from a predatory landlord. Would highly recommend him!

Mike K

27 days ago

I had a great experience with Andy. He laid out the process clearly and clearly explained all of the possible outcomes. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing help with any rental issues.

Alexis Kaszubowski

29 days ago

Andy and his team were the best! Got me more than my deposit back and was very clear with how the process works.

Subhana Ansari

29 days ago

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Tenants' Rights

When landlords ignore their responsibilities or violate tenant protections, renters often feel powerless. We represent Chicago tenants in disputes over repairs, lockouts, retaliation, and other landlord misconduct, making the legal process clear, approachable, and focused on results.

Deposit Disputes

Landlords frequently fail to return deposits after a lease ends, often in violation of Chicago’s strict laws. We help tenants recover their deposits and hold landlords accountable when they refuse to follow the rules.

Lease Termination

Ending a lease early can be complicated and expensive if you don’t know your rights. We guide tenants through the process, negotiating fair solutions and protecting renters from unfair fees or landlord retaliation.

Tenant Injuries

Unsafe rental properties can lead to serious injuries. We represent tenants harmed by landlord neglect - such as broken stairs, unsafe conditions, or lack of repairs - and work to secure fair compensation for the harm they’ve suffered.

Justice for Chicago Tenants Starts Here

500+ Clients Served

Millions Recovered

Tenants' Rights

Deposit Disputes

Lease Termination

Tenant Injuries

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