About Marianne
Marianne Bartko began her legal journey at St. Thomas University, where she completed both her undergraduate and law degrees. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice before continuing at St. Thomas University School of Law to obtain her J.D. The dual degrees anchor a career that moves from classroom theory to courtroom practice.
Her academic background in criminal justice informs how she approaches cases. The training emphasized both procedural rules and the human elements that shape disputes. Law school provided practical skills as well as doctrinal study. Casework and clinic experiences during that time helped translate academic learning into lawyerly tasks.
After law school, Bartko joined Rubenstein Law. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, which allows her to handle matters filed in federal court in that region. At Rubenstein Law she has worked on litigation that requires familiarity with federal procedures and courtroom practice. Colleagues describe her as steady under pressure and attentive to the details that matter in filings and hearings.
Bartko maintains active ties to the local legal community. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association and belongs to the Young Lawyers Association. Those memberships keep her plugged into continuing legal education, local rules updates, and the day-to-day issues that affect practitioners in South Florida. She attends events and bar programs that focus on developments in procedure and case law.
Her work at Rubenstein Law places her regularly in federal court in Miami and other venues within the Southern District of Florida. She handles case preparation, motion practice, and representation at hearings. Clients and peers note that she blends a criminal justice background with courtroom experience to address procedural and substantive questions that arise in federal matters. She currently practices at Rubenstein Law, representing clients in matters before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.
