James lives in Brunswick with his wife and children. He is a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. He has a degree in journalism from the University of Delaware and a law degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

James is a partner at Williams Litigation Group. He has been a small business owner since 2009. 

James Wrixam "Wrix" McIlvaine’s is a municipial court judge pro tempore for the city of Brunswick.

Supports open communication between law enforcement and the Office of the Solicitor.

Will ensure law enforcement is treated with fairness and respect.

- Supports open communication between law enforcement and the Office of the Solicitor.
- Will ensure law enforcement is treated with fairness and respect.

Public Safety

WRIX MCILVAINE

Has practiced law in Brunswick, Georgia for 18 years.

Recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and is regularly named as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers in America and as a Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney by the American Association of Attorney Advocates.

Specializes in criminal defense, with experience in trial and appellate courts.

Graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

- Has practiced law in Brunswick, Georgia for 18 years.
- Recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and is regularly named as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers in America and as a Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney by the American Association of Attorney Advocates.
- Specializes in criminal defense, with experience in trial and appellate courts.
- Graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Legal Experience

Has a 'zero tolerance' policy for repeat offenders.

- Has a 'zero tolerance' policy for repeat offenders.

Criminal Justice

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James Wrixam "Wrix" McIlvaine

James Wrix Mcllvaine lives in Brunswick with his wife and children. He is a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. 

James Wrix Mcllvaine is a partner at Williams Litigation Group. He has been a small business owner since 2009. 

As of April 23, 2024, James Wrixam "Wrix" McIlvaine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Has practiced law in Brunswick, Georgia for 18 years.

Maria has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from John Marshall Law School.

Maria was previously a private attorney and still continues her private practice. 

Maria Lugue has served as Solicitor General in Glynn County since 2008.

As of March 19, 2024, Maria Lugue did not have a website or any information online.

Serves as a solicitor general since 2008, prosecuting all criminal misdemeanor offenses.

Has a law degree from John Marshall Law School.

- Serves as a solicitor general since 2008, prosecuting all criminal misdemeanor offenses.
- Has privately practiced since 2003.
- Has a law degree from John Marshall Law School.

Maria Lugue

Maria has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from John Marshall Law School.

Maria has been a solicitor general since 2008, Previously, she was a private attorney and still continues her private practice. 

As of March 19, 2024, Maria Lugue did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Serves as a solicitor general since 2008. Solicitor generals prosecute all criminal misdemeanor offenses.
- Private attorney since 2003.
- Has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from John Marshall Law School.

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.