Federal Circuit / Appointed 1982 / Served to 1996
Helen Wilson Nies
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1982, Helen Wilson Nies was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1948. She previously served on the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1982
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1946 · University of Michigan Law School 1948
- Succeeded by
- Arthur J. Gajarsa
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit | (reassignment) (N) | – |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Michigan | B.A. | 1946 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1948 |
Sources
13 years on the Federal Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).