Marcus Garske

Marcus Garske is a Michigan attorney and partner at Garske Hewitt Rodenbo PLC, serving Bay City and the Great Lakes Bay Region. He concentrates his practice on criminal defense, family law, and driver’s license restoration. His criminal work includes capital offenses, serious felonies, complex misdemeanors, and other charges that may threaten a client’s freedom, reputation, or future. Marcus approaches each matter with focused preparation, direct advice, and a courtroom strategy shaped around the facts, available evidence, and the client’s legal goals.

Marcus earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and his J.D. from MSU College of Law. After completing law school, he returned to Bay City in 2010 and began developing a local practice centered on courtroom advocacy. His academic training gave him a strong foundation in legal research, case analysis, written advocacy, and trial procedure. That background supports his ability to assess complicated allegations, identify practical options, and explain legal issues in clear, manageable terms.

Marcus represents parents and spouses in divorce, child custody, parenting time, and other family court proceedings. He helps clients address emotionally difficult disputes while protecting their relationships, financial interests, and long-term stability. His driver’s license restoration work assists people seeking to regain driving privileges after a suspension or revocation. Across these practice areas, he is known for listening carefully, communicating honestly, and turning complicated legal procedures into organized action plans that clients can understand and follow.

Marcus Garske is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan. His professional leadership includes service as a past president of the Bay County Bar Association. He has also served as president of Bay City Morning Rotary, sits on the Salvation Army advisory board, and belongs to the Bay City Lions Club. His community involvement earned him the Great Lakes Bay Ruby Award. Marcus combines regional knowledge, courtroom experience, and practical guidance when representing clients facing high-stakes legal concerns through effective negotiation, hearings, or trial whenever necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Garske Hewitt & Rodenbo
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Past President, Bay County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Michigan State University
  Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice

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