Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2005 / Served to 2006
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 27, 2005
- 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
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Cornelia Groefsema Kennedy | Bush (R) | 97–0 |
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 | A.B. | 1977 |
| Wayne State University Law School | J.D. | 1980 |
Sources
0 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).