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Amara Hunter earned a bachelor's degree in pre-law studies from Alma College and the University of Detroit Mercy.

Amara is an assistant public defender. They work at the 31st Judicial District, where they handle criminal law cases.

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Amara currently works as an assistant public defender at the 31st Judicial District, where they handle criminal law cases. She previously worked as an assistant prosecutor and as a police officer in the Detroit Police Department.

Amara Hunter

Amara's campaign for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 31 is her first run for public office.

As an assistant public defender, Hunter researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As an assistant public defender, Hunter researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

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Amara M. Hunter

- The district attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- They advise local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The district attorney may institute court proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The district attorney is elected for a four-year term in partisan elections. 