Judge Thomas C. Fincham: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department I

Appointed By: Gov. Jeremiah W. Nixon

Biography

The Hon. Thomas C. Fincham is a judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jay Nixon on November 19, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Owens Lee Hull, Jr.

Prior to his appointment, Fincham was an associate judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit, a position to which he was named in 2010.

Fincham earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1997. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. As a law student, Fincham sat on the UMKC Law Review. He financed his studies by working at the Mission Hills Country Club and clerking at Wallace Saunders Austin Brown & Enochs.

He is admitted to practice in Missouri (1981) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1981).

After graduating from law school, Fincham entered into private practice, working as an associate (1981 to 1985) and a partner (1985 to 1991) and McFadin, White & Fincham. He then transferred to Wirken & King, where he worked as a senior associate in its Litigation Department. During his tenure there, he handled personal injury (plaintiff’s), general business litigation, insurance defense, condemnation, and federal criminal matters.

Then, in 1992, Fincham opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner. He worked in that capacity until 1993, at which time he became a partner at Fincham & Sanderford (1993 to 1995) and Fincham & Salmon (1995 to 1999). Fincham supplemented his practice with service as a city attorney for the City of Dearborn (1997 to 2003) as well as a municipal judge for Oakview (1998 to 2010), Richmond (1999 to 2010), Platte Woods (2003 to 2010), and Riverside (2006 to 2010).

His memberships have included the Missouri Bar Association, the Platte County Bar Association, the Clay County Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He also sat on the Board of Directors of Northland Alternative Service Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to coordinating community service time for defendants who are placed on probation or diversion.

Fincham was born in Kansas City, Missouri.

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CAPITAL ONE, N.A. V HEATHER WYRICK (E-CASE)

On December 7, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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Dec 08, 2023

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART, INC., V FRANCINE SYLVAIN (E-CASE)

On October 20, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Oct 20, 2023

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART, INC., A NEBR V JOHN DUONG (E-CASE)

On October 20, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Oct 20, 2023

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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BANKERS HEALTHCARE GR V GLOBE MINDED CONSULTI ET A (E-CASE)

On October 19, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Oct 19, 2023

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Closed

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITA V KELSEY HARRISON (E-CASE)

On September 22, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Sep 22, 2023

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Closed

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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Sep 23, 2023

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART, V JAMES D THOMPSON ET AL

On May 25, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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May 25, 2023

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Closed

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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May 26, 2023

DSI CORPORATION D/B/A ET AL V JEFFERY OWENS ET AL (E-CASE)

On May 10, 2023 a cc contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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May 10, 2023

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Dismissal

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CC Contract-Other

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 13, 2023

TRANSFER OF PAYMENT RIGHTS (E-CASE)

On May 9, 2023 cc other miscellaneous actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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May 09, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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MO-Platte

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CC Other Miscellaneous Actions

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Sep 12, 2023

WILLIAM C O'TOOL V DORIS FALKENRATH (E-CASE)

On May 1, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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May 01, 2023

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Closed

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CC Declaratory Judgment

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Civil

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Declaratory Action

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May 02, 2023

ALLY BANK V JOHN SHOLEY (E-CASE)

On May 1, 2023 a cc contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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May 01, 2023

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Dismissal

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MO-Platte

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CC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Sep 12, 2023

STATE VS. NEIL BARTALOS (E-CASE)

On April 28, 2023 a cc cafa forfeit 513.600-513.64 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 28, 2023

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Closed

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CC CAFA Forfeit 513.600-513.64

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Sep 12, 2023

MARCUS ARNONE V DTR PROPERTIES, LLC ET AL (E-CASE)

On April 27, 2023 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 27, 2023

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Closed

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CC Pers Injury-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Apr 28, 2023

CARSON STOHLMANN V AREN STOHLMANN (E-CASE)

On April 24, 2023 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2023

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Dismissal

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MO-Platte

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CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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Sep 12, 2023

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART, INC. V STACEY DILLEE (E-CASE)

On April 21, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 21, 2023

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Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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Sep 13, 2023

IN RE MADDOX T BASKERVILLE (E-CASE)

On April 19, 2023 a cc change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 19, 2023

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Other

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CC Change of Name

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Family

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Name Change

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Sep 13, 2023

RESTORE CONTRACTOR LLC D/B/A A-Z V CHRISTENSEN GRO (E-CASE)

On April 17, 2023 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 17, 2023

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Dismissal

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MO-Platte

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CC Other Tort

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Sep 12, 2023

JENNA TATE V THOMAS DELONG ET UX (E-CASE)

On April 14, 2023 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 14, 2023

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Closed

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CC Pers Injury-Other

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Apr 15, 2023

AUTUMN RIDGE HOMEOWNERS V JOHN MURRAY (E-CASE)

On April 13, 2023 a cc injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 13, 2023

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Closed

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CC Injunction

Practice Area

Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Apr 14, 2023

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE S V SAYRE A/K/A JASON B. ET A (E-CASE)

On April 11, 2023 a cc foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 11, 2023

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Closed

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CC Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Apr 12, 2023

PATRICK REAVEY ET AL V AARON MCKEE ET AL (E-CASE)

On April 11, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2023

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Closed

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CC Declaratory Judgment

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Civil

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Declaratory Action

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Sep 12, 2023

KIRK A TROXEL V RACHEL THONGPHETMANICHANH

On April 10, 2023 a cc motion to modify case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 10, 2023

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Closed

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CC Motion to Modify

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Sep 12, 2023

IN RE FARHIYA M HASSAN (E-CASE)

On April 6, 2023 a cc change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 06, 2023

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Closed

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CC Change of Name

Practice Area

Family

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Name Change

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Apr 06, 2023

IN RE THE INTERESTS OF J. T. (PAYEE) (E-CASE)

On April 4, 2023 cc other miscellaneous actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 04, 2023

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Closed

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CC Other Miscellaneous Actions

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Apr 05, 2023

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART, INC. V SARAH E GOW (E-CASE)

On April 4, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Platte County. Judge Thomas C. Fincham presiding.

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Apr 04, 2023

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Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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MO-Platte

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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Sep 13, 2023

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About

Thomas C. Fincham
Current Appointment 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department I	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department I
Election/Appointment November 8, 2016 - Re-election	November 8, 2016 - Re-election
Education J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City - 1977	J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City - 1977

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Court Info

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Current Court:	MO - 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
Clerk phone:	+1 (816) 858-3431

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Judge	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	Platte County, Missouri
Judge	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	Platte County, Missouri
Partner	Fincham & Salmon	Jackson County, Missouri
Partner	Fincham & Sanderford	Jackson County, Missouri
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Jackson County, Missouri
Senior Associate	Wirken & King	Jackson County, Missouri
Partner	McFadin, White & Fincham	Clay County, Missouri
Associate	McFadin & White	Clay County, Missouri