PRACTICE AREAS
Federal Criminal Defense.
When the United States is investigating you, the decisions you make before charges can matter most.
or call (912) 275-8014
40+
felony jury trials
20+
years of criminal litigation
S.D. Ga.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Limited
number of serious federal cases accepted
When to call
Federal agents contacted you.
You received a target letter or grand jury subpoena.
Your home or business was searched.
You or a family member was arrested on a federal charge.
If any of these applies to you or your family, call (912) 275-8014.
What we handle
02
Grand Jury Matters
Representation when you or your business receives a grand jury subpoena or a target letter.
01
Pre-Charge Representation
Representation when you learn you are under federal investigation, before any charge is filed.
03
Detention Hearings & Pretrial Release
Preparation for the hearing that decides whether you go home while your case is pending.
04
Discovery Review, Motions & Suppression Litigation
A close review of the government’s evidence, and motions to challenge it, including motions to suppress.
05
Plea Negotiation & Sentencing Advocacy
Negotiation with prosecutors, and advocacy for you at sentencing.
06
Trial
Preparation and representation through trial before a federal jury.
Types of cases
- White collar and fraud, including health care fraud
- Drug conspiracies
- RICO
- Firearms
- Digital-evidence cases
About Wrix
Wrix McIlvaine defends clients in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia. For charges in Georgia state court, see Criminal Defense.
- More than 20 years of criminal litigation experience
- More than 40 felony jury trials
- Complex white collar matters with parallel criminal and civil DOJ actions
- Multi-defendant and multi-jurisdictional drug conspiracies
- Cases involving extradited foreign nationals
- RICO cases
The firm accepts a limited number of serious federal cases.
Know your rights
- You can decline to answer agents’ questions and ask for a lawyer.
- Never lie to a federal agent (18 U.S.C. § 1001).
- Never destroy records (18 U.S.C. § 1519).
James Wrixam McIlvaine
5 Saint Andrews Court, Brunswick, Georgia 31520
This page is general information, not legal advice. Attorney responsible: James Wrixam McIlvaine.