
On your side of the courtroom
Sophia Zoë Kilmer has spent her career representing people, never corporations or insurance companies. She handles discrimination, civil rights, personal injury and Social Security disability cases in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star
Selected every year from 2019 to 2024
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
J.D. with Dean's Honors
Washburn University School of Law
LL.M., Globalization and the Law
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Fighting for Your Rights, One Case at a Time
Discrimination and injustice take many forms, but no one should have to face them alone. At the Law Offices of Sophia Zoë Kilmer, we give every client the legal support they deserve. These are the kinds of cases we handle.
Discrimination and civil rights
Employment Discrimination
No one should lose a job or be denied opportunities because of race, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you've been harassed, wrongfully terminated or faced workplace discrimination, we will fight for your rights. The law protects workers from unlawful discrimination, and we're here to make sure those protections are enforced.
More on Employment DiscriminationHousing Discrimination
Safe and stable housing is a fundamental right, yet many people face eviction, denial of rental applications or harassment from landlords because of their race, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you have been treated unfairly in securing or keeping housing, we can help. Legal protections exist, and we'll work to make sure they're upheld.
More on Housing DiscriminationHealthcare Discrimination
Everyone deserves respectful and affirming medical care, yet discrimination in healthcare settings remains widespread. If you have been denied care, refused treatment or mistreated by medical providers because of your race, sexual orientation or gender identity, you have legal options.
More on Healthcare DiscriminationCivil Rights Violations
Everyone has the right to live free from discrimination. If you've been denied services, mistreated by law enforcement or had your fundamental rights violated, we're here to help. We work to hold institutions accountable and fight for the justice you deserve.
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“I believe the legal system in our society should not be a tool of the oppressor.”
Injury and disability
Personal Injury
Whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall or a dog bite, we have experience holding accountable the people whose actions led to your injuries. You deserve to be compensated for your injuries, and we have the experience to pursue that compensation.
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A trial lawyer who has never switched sides
For more than 15 years, Sophia has represented injured workers, families who lost someone, police officers, firefighters and EMS workers hurt in the line of duty, and people pushed out of jobs, homes and care. She has never represented a corporation, an organization or an insurance company.
She is a trans woman, a mother and the founder of Defend Trans Rights, a trans-owned firm that helps people facing discrimination find legal help.
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