Amara Kravitz

Amara Kravitz is a distinguished Philadelphia-based attorney specializing in criminal defense and civil rights law with a keen interest in the overlap between criminal justice and civil rights, particularly in the realm of 'national security.'

With an illustrious career, Amara's professional journey includes serving as a Legal Director for various non-profit organizations dedicated to safeguarding the civil rights of marginalized populations. Her recent roles involved championing the civil rights of Muslim and LGBTQ Americans.

In the realm of criminal justice, Amara has garnered extensive experience. She has held positions as an assistant public defender in counties like Montgomery and Chester in Pennsylvania, as well as in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Her repertoire includes representing individuals of all ages in state and federal courts across various legal proceedings.

Prior to earning her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, Amara engaged in internships within juvenile probation departments and court diversion programs. During law school, she worked with federal female inmates at a legal clinic in Alderson, WV.

Amara's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Virginia, complementing her legal expertise. She has also shared her knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at Villanova University and as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Temple University School of Law.

Additionally, Amara has been actively involved in legal associations and initiatives, having served as the Chair of the Public Interest Section at the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Amara Kravitz currently practices law through KRAVITZ & KRAVITZ, Attorneys-at-Law at Amara Civil Rights, where she continues her impactful work at the intersection of criminal defense and civil rights advocacy.