Judge Kinkeade was born in Denton, Texas, and appointed to the Northern District of Texas in 2002 by President George W. Bush. Judge Kinkeade received his B.A. in 1973 from Baylor University and his J.D. in 1974 from Baylor University School of Law.
From 1974 to 1975, Judge Kinkeade practiced law as an Associate with Dennis G. Brewer, Inc., and, from 1975 to 1980, as a Partner with Power & Kinkeade.
In 1981, Judge Kinkeade became a Judge on the 194th Judicial District Court in Dallas, Texas, where he remained until 1988. From 1988 to 2002, he served as a Justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, Fifth District.
From 1981 to 2002, Judge Kinkeade served as an Adjunct Professor at Texas Wesleyan School of Law.
Judge Kinkeade’s chambers are in Dallas, Texas.