Atty. Robert D. Ihrie
Published Works Co-Author, "Prosecution of Drunk Drivers in Michigan" Classes/Seminars Speaker, Freedom of Information Act, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Speaker, Open Meetings Act, and Drunk-Driving Prosecution, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Speaker, Radio and Television on Municipal Issues, Including Court T.V., The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, etc. Honors and Awards Designated as "Top Attorney" Super Lawyers Publication in the Field of Government and Municipal Law, 2008 - 2009 Martindale-Hubbell Legal Rating: AV, Highest Ethical Rating and Legal Skill Profes
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Clair Shores, MI · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Ihrie at a Glance
Robert D. Ihrie is a Member based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, practicing at Ihrie O'Brien. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1976). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Wayne State University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan Macomb County Bar Association Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys. Serves clients in St. Clair Shores, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Ihrie
- Published Works Co-Author, "Prosecution of Drunk Drivers in Michigan" Classes/Seminars Speaker, Freedom of Information Act, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Speaker, Open Meetings Act, and Drunk-Driving Prosecution, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Speaker, Radio and Television on Municipal Issues, Including Court T.V., The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, etc
- Honors and Awards Designated as "Top Attorney" Super Lawyers Publication in the Field of Government and Municipal Law, 2008 - 2009 Martindale-Hubbell Legal Rating: AV, Highest Ethical Rating and Legal Skill Professional Associations and Memberships State Bar of Michigan, Public Corporation Law Section, Member Macomb County Bar Association, Former Director Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Cops for Kids, Inc., Board of Directors
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Robert D. Ihrie's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Ihrie handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Clair Shores.
Personal Injury in St. Clair Shores
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in St. Clair Shores
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in St. Clair Shores
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Estate Planning & Probate in St. Clair Shores
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real Estate Law in St. Clair Shores
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Clair Shores
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Clair Shores are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Clair Shores Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Clair Shores-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Clair Shores Choose Robert D. Ihrie
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert D. Ihrie's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Ihrie brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, Robert D. Ihrie can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Clair Shores
A St. Clair Shores-based practice means Robert D. Ihrie attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert D. Ihrie Handles in St. Clair Shores
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