Susan Bieke Neilson

Susan Bieke Neilson
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
In office
November 9, 2005 – January 25, 2006
Appointed byGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byCornelia Groefsema Kennedy
Succeeded byHelene White
Personal details
Born(1956-08-27)August 27, 1956
Ann Arbor, Michigan
DiedJanuary 25, 2006(2006-01-25) (aged 49)
Detroit, Michigan
EducationUniversity 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.