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Susan Crawford (Federal Judge)

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Susan Crawford
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United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (senior status)
Tenure

2006 - Present

Years in position

18

Prior offices
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Education

Bachelor's

Bucknell University, 1969

Law

New England School of Law, 1977


Susan J. Crawford is a senior Article I federal judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. She joined the court on November 19, 1991, following a nomination from President George H.W. Bush. Her term ended on September 30, 2006. She served as chief judge of the court from 1999 to 2004.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Robinson earned her bachelor's degree from Bucknell University in 1969 and her J.D., cum laude, from the New England School of Law in 1977.[2]

Professional career

  • 2006 - Present: Senior judge
  • 1999-2004: Chief judge
  • 1991-2006: Judge
  • 1983-1989: General counsel
  • 1981-1983: Counsel
  • 1978-1980: Assistant state's attorney, Garrett County, Md.
  • 1977-1981: Associate with Burnett, Eiswert, and Crawford law firm, Oakland, Md.
  • 1969-1974: Teacher, Radnor High School, Radnor, Pa.[2]

Judicial career

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Susan J. Robinson
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Progress
Confirmed 268 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: February 19, 1991
DefeatedAABA Rating:
Questionnaire:
ApprovedAHearing: November 12, 1991
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: November 13, 1991 
ApprovedAConfirmed: November 14, 1991
ApprovedAVote: Unanimous consent


Robinson was nominated by President George H.W. Bush to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces on February 19, 1991, to a seat vacated by Judge Robinson Everett. Hearings on her nomination were held in the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services on November 12, 1991. Robinson's nomination was reported by U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (D-Ga.), on November 13, 1991. Robinson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 14, 1991, by unanimous consent. She served as chief judge of the court from 1999 to 2004. Her term expired on September 30, 2006. She was succeeded on the court by Judge Scott Stucky.[3][4][5]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Robinson Everett
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
1991–2006
Succeeded by:
Scott Stucky