About Margie
Margie Brakhage built her career on two clear pillars: a formal grounding in criminal justice and a law degree earned at the turn of the century. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Park University in 1993, then pursued legal studies at Western State University College of Law, earning her J.D. in 2003. Those years shaped how she approaches the law today.
After law school, Brakhage established herself in California. Her professional activity centers on the state’s courts and legal community. Over time she developed practical experience handling matters that stem from her academic background in criminal justice. She has remained involved in bar associations and local legal groups, keeping ties to peers and to evolving practice issues.
Her membership in California Lawyers for Criminal Justice, active since 2012, signals sustained engagement with criminal law practitioners. Through that organization she has stayed current on state-level developments that affect trial practice, evidence, sentencing and appellate procedures. The membership record reflects ongoing participation rather than a single-period affiliation.
Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparation and straightforward in court. She tends to balance careful case analysis with attention to procedural details. Brakhage’s training supports work on matters that require an understanding of both substantive criminal statutes and the practical mechanics of courtroom procedure. She is equally attentive to discovery processes and tactical decisions that shape litigation.
Her public profile is spare on titles and past posts. That lack of headline positions does not obscure the contours of a career spent practicing in California. Brakhage has worked across a range of matters commonly encountered by criminal practitioners, advising clients, negotiating pleas when warranted and taking cases to trial when necessary. She also familiarizes clients with the steps they will face and the likely timelines for resolution.
Outside of court and client meetings, she dedicates time to staying informed on legal developments that affect criminal law in California. She maintains professional ties through ongoing membership in state organizations and participates in discussions that address practice standards and reform. She practices law in California and concentrates her current work on criminal law matters in the state.
