Judge Matthew A. Sheehan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Vigo County Superior Court, Department Division V

Biography

The Hon. Matthew A. Sheehan is a judge for the Vigo County Superior Court in Indiana. He was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Michael Rader.

Prior to his election, Sheehan was a partner at Abel Sheehan Reed, a law firm he joined in 2019. He supplemented his practice with service as a judge for the Terre Haute City Court (2018 to 2020).

Sheehan earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana State University in 2006. He then completed a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2010.

After graduating from law school, he entered into private practice, working as an attorney at Smock & Etling.

He was named Public Official of the Year by the Wabash Valley Recovery Program (2019).

Sheehan is a third-generation elected official. His father, Michael, was the Vigo County Surveyor; his uncle, Pat Sheehan, sat on the local school board; and his great-uncle, Paul Sheehan, was the city treasurer. Sheehan and his wife, Darcie, have four children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Matthew A. Sheehan

SHELLY FONNER D/B/A SHELLY BUYS HOUSES v. SHAE CLOUGH, MARIAH DAVIS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

On October 22, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Property

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Oct 24, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices v. Joshua Carr

On October 22, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Oct 24, 2026

Responsive Asset Management, LLC v. Bobby Grayless, Maddie Grayless

On October 22, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Oct 24, 2026

Responsive Asset Management, LLC v. Kelly M. Sligh

On October 22, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Oct 24, 2026

CORVEE, INC. v. JOSEPH CASSELL

On October 21, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Vigo County

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CORVEE, INC. v. KALYNN INGRAM

On October 21, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CORVEE, INC. v. RICKY BUDDLE

On October 21, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Vigo County

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Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CORVEE, INC. v. GAUGE COOLEY

On October 21, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Vigo County

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Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

Supreme, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling v. Amanda Elliott

On October 21, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

HARRY ELIZABETH LLC v. STEVEN HORNBROOKE

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Property

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Oct 21, 2026

Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Haley Eldred

On October 16, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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Oct 18, 2026

RIVER VALLEY APTS, LLC v. WILLIAM PRITCHETT, JENNIFER PRITCHETT, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

On October 16, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Property

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Oct 22, 2026

Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Greta L Uzzell

On October 16, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Vigo County

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Small Claims

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Oct 18, 2026

Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Taneakqua Allen

On October 16, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Vigo County

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Oct 18, 2026

S & M CAPITAL v. Hannah Hooten

On October 16, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Vigo County

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Oct 18, 2026

Synchrony Bank v. Kenny Lamb

On October 16, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Vigo County

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Oct 18, 2026

Mental Health America of West Central Indiana, Inc v. Shannon Matherly

On October 15, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Vigo County

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Oct 22, 2026

412 REALTY v. BRITTANY SEBASTIAN, ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

On October 15, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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Oct 22, 2026

KAITLYN WINEINGER v. SHIMIRA SEAWARD

On October 15, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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Oct 17, 2026

JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS, LLC v. Jennifer Long

On October 14, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Vigo County

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Oct 20, 2026

Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Ashley N Richey

On October 14, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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Small Claims

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Oct 20, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. Anna M Tynan

On October 14, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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Oct 20, 2026

STONE REALTY GROUP v. AYINDE HARRIS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

On October 14, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Property

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Oct 22, 2026

RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS BY ELLIS VENTURES v. JOSHUA RAYMOND BEGLEY, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

On October 14, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Vigo County. Judge Matthew A. Sheehan presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Vigo County

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Vigo County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

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Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

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Oct 22, 2026

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About

Matthew A. Sheehan
Current Appointment Vigo County Superior Court, Department Division V	Vigo County Superior Court, Department Division V
Election/Appointment 2020 - Vigo County Superior Court	2020 - Vigo County Superior Court
Education J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 2010 Bachelor's degree, Indiana State University - 2006	J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 2010 Bachelor's degree, Indiana State University - 2006

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Vigo County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (812) 462-3266
Fax:	+1 (812) 234-0272

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Smock & Etling	Vigo County, Indiana
Judge	Vigo County Superior Court	Vigo County, Indiana
Partner	Abel Sheehan Reed	Vigo County, Indiana
Judge	Terre Haute City Court	Vigo County, Indiana