Irving L'Hommedieu (January 12, 1865 – July 14, 1931) was an American lawyer and politician from New York who was known as the "father of the system of state taxation and licensing of motor cars.

"[1] L'Hommedieu was born on January 12, 1865, in Shelby, Orleans County, New York.

He studied law with Edmund L. Pitts, was admitted to the bar in 1886, and practiced in Medina.

[1] After being admitted to the bar L'Hommedieu formed a partnership with Edwin B. Simonds.

Later, he served as president of the Board of Education and was Postmaster of Medina from 1899 to 1902; which he resigned when he was elected to the State Senate.