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Susan Bieke Neilson

Susan Bieke Neilson

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Born 1956 in Ann Arbor, MI

Died 2006 in Detroit, MI

FJC ID: 3094

Susan Bieke Neilson (August 27, 1956 – January 25, 2006) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and before that, a state trial judge in Michigan.

Neilson was nominated by President George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by Cornelia G. Kennedy. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 27, 2005, and received commission on November 9, 2005. Neilson's service was terminated on January 25, 2006, due to death.

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Gender
Female
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. Michigan Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit
    Judge · 1991–2005
  2. Private practice, Michigan
    1980–1991

Appointments

  1. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    2005–2006 · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
    Term ended: Death

Education

  1. Wayne State University Law School
    Wayne State University Law School
    J.D. · 1980
  2. University of Michigan
    A.B. · 1977