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Susan Bieke Neilson

Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Susan Bieke Neilson served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Oct 27, 2005 by a 97–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Oct 27, 2005
Senate vote
97–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1956

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitGeorge W. Bush · Oct 27, 2005 – Jan 25, 2006

Education

  • University of MichiganA.B., 1977
  • Wayne State University Law SchoolJ.D., 1980

Career

Private practice, Michigan, 1980-1991; Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1991-2005

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