Amara Hunter is a longtime attorney and public servant running for District Attorney. Over more than 30 years, she has worked in many parts of the criminal justice system, including as a Detroit police officer, prosecutor, legal advisor, and defense attorney. She has prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases involving homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug trafficking. She currently serves as an Assistant Public Defender in Forsyth County, representing clients in District and Superior Courts. 

If elected, Amara is committed to making the justice system more accessible and responsive, particularly for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She has proposed a domestic violence task force that would bring together victims, law enforcement, churches, and community organizations, while also improving communication between agencies serving families in crisis. She also emphasizes the importance of diversion and expungement programs for young people, expanded access to drug treatment, and greater attention to the needs of women in the criminal justice system, including survivors who may have experienced abuse or trauma.