Susan Bieke Neilson

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and confirmed by the Senate 97–0, Susan Bieke Neilson was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 1980. Sources ↓

Lived

1956–2006

Appointed by

George W. Bush, 2005

Confirmed

97–0

Education

University of Michigan 1977 · Wayne State Law School 1980

Succeeded

Cornelia Groefsema Kennedy

Succeeded by

Helene N. White

Federal judicial service

Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.

Confirmation vote

Nomination Confirmed 97–0 on October 27, 2005 · 109th Congress, Roll Call 277. Each senator links to their judicial-voting record.

Education

Questions & answers

Who appointed Susan Bieke Neilson?

President George W. Bush appointed Susan Bieke Neilson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2005.

Was Susan Bieke Neilson appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?

Susan Bieke Neilson was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.

What was Susan Bieke Neilson's confirmation vote?

The Senate confirmed Susan Bieke Neilson 97–0 on October 27, 2005.

Which court was Susan Bieke Neilson on?

Susan Bieke Neilson was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Appointed in 2005. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).