Susan Bieke Neilson | |
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Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | |
In office November 9, 2005 – January 25, 2006 | |
Appointed by | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Cornelia Groefsema Kennedy |
Succeeded by | Helene White |
Personal details | |
Born | Ann Arbor, Michigan | August 27, 1956
Died | January 25, 2006 Detroit, Michigan | (aged 49)
Education | University of Michigan (AB) Wayne State University (JD) |
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.