Judge Matthew C. Kincaid: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Boone County Superior Court, Department #1

Biography

Hon. Matthew C. Kincaid is a judge for the Boone County Superior Court in Indiana. He was elected to the bench in 2002.

Kincaid presides over criminal and civil matters and has exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters in Superior Court 1.

Prior to his election, he spent five years in private practice.

He received a B.A. in economics from DePauw University in 1992. Kincaid went on to complete a J.D. at Loyola University, Chicago School of Law in 1997.

He was admitted to practice in Indiana (1997), the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (1997), Illinois (1997), and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

His memberships include the Sagamore Inn of Court (vice president). Kincaid has served on the Board of Directors of the Judicial Conference of Indiana and chaired the Criminal Jury Instructions Committee.

He received the Civility Award from the Indiana State Bar Association in 2017.

Kincaid comes from a long line of attorneys. His father, the Hon. Ora A. Kincaid, II, worked as the Boone County prosecutor and was a judge for the Boone County Superior Court 1, and his grandfather was an attorney and a state legislator. Kincaid succeeded his father on the bench.

He and his wife, Molly, a teacher at Gingerbread House Preschool in Zionsville, have three children. When not presiding over legal matters, Kincaid enjoys running, having completed ten marathons.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Matthew C. Kincaid

In Re: the Guardianship of John Glendenning

On October 19, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 22, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Zane Andrew Rearden

On October 15, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 22, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Aaron McMasters and Erika McMasters

On October 13, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 22, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. d/b/a Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Law Legacy Farms LLC

On October 13, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 13, 2026

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PL - Civil Plenary

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Oct 24, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of A V

On October 13, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 19, 2026

Danny Hiland v. Ronald Ivan Hiland

On October 9, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Marian Carol Byrnes

On October 8, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 19, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Randy Walker, Jacque Walker

On October 7, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 07, 2026

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PL - Civil Plenary

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Oct 19, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Charles R. Truax, SR , Trudy A. McAllister, Vyvx Inc. dba Williams Communications Inc.

On October 7, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Anita J. Talbert

On October 7, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Traders Point Farm, LLC, Marathon Pipe Line LLC

On October 7, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

7 Files

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Charles M. Quick Farms LLC

On October 7, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Brent Williams, JR, Star Financial Bank

On October 7, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Richard Alan Quick, Brenda Quick, Matthew Kelly

On October 6, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Crawford-Waugh Farm, L.P.

On October 6, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Kris L. Cragun, Leslie C. Cragun, Farm Credit Mid-America, FLCA

On October 6, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Brady G McArdle

On October 6, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Oct 22, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC v. Kelsie Reagan

On September 24, 2026 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 24, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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CC - Civil Collection

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Oct 24, 2026

Midland Credit Management, Inc. v. Stacy Irvin

On September 24, 2026 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

7 Files

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Sep 24, 2026

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Stipulated Judgment

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Oct 10, 2026

In Re: Trust of Bonnie C. Ribley

On September 23, 2026 a tr - trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

1 File

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Sep 23, 2026

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TR - Trust

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Sep 26, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Associations, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Wilhoite Land Company, LLC, The North Salem State Bank

On September 16, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

12 Files

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Sep 16, 2026

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PL - Civil Plenary

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Oct 24, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Kenneth E. Hedge, Kirt W. Adams

On September 14, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

9 Files

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Sep 14, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. dba Wabash Valley Power Alliance v. Stephen Richardson, Charlotte Richardson, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, LLC

On September 14, 2026 a pl - civil plenary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

11 Files

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Sep 14, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Velocity Investments, Llc v. Jacob Sisson

On September 11, 2026 a cc - civil collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Boone County. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Sep 11, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Boone County

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CC - Civil Collection

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

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About

Matthew C. Kincaid
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Boone County Superior Court, Department #1	Boone County Superior Court, Department #1
Election/Appointment 2002 - Boone County Superior Court; 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	2002 - Boone County Superior Court; 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Loyola University, Chicago School of Law - 1997 B.A., DePauw University - 1992	J.D., Loyola University, Chicago School of Law - 1997 B.A., DePauw University - 1992