Neff, Janet T. Born 1945 in Wilkinsburg, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by George W. Bush on March 19, 2007, to a seat vacated by David W. McKeague. Confirmed by the Senate on July 9, 2007, and received commission on August 6, 2007. Education: University of Pittsburgh, B.A., 1967 Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Assistant city attorney, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1971-1973 Private practice, Michigan, 1973-1978, 1980-1988 Commissioner, Michigan Supreme Court, 1978-1980 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Michigan, 1980 Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1989-2007