Welcome to our Case History section. Here, we share the experiences of clients who have successfully obtained Italian citizenship with the support of our law firm. Each case represents a unique journey and highlights our commitment and expertise in achieving positive outcomes. To protect our clients’ privacy, the names used are fictitious and personal data in the published judgments are redacted. The judgments are public documents under Italian law.
Case History
Citizenship without limits: Trieste Court confirms jure sanguinis rights across generations
The Court of Trieste has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for U.S. descendants of an Italian ancestor, reaffirming that citizenship is a permanent and imprescriptible status. The judgment highlights that applicants may seek judicial recognition at any time, even without prior administrative proceedings, especially in light of ongoing consular delays.
New Citizenship victory in Palermo: Court applies 2025 reform and recognizes jure sanguinis right
The Court of Palermo has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis in favor of a U.S. applicant, providing important clarification on the application of the 2025 citizenship reform. The judgment confirms that, even under the new legal framework, citizenship can still be recognized where the applicant proves a direct line of descent and satisfies the conditions required by the updated legislation.
A new success in Naples: Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis recognized across multiple generations
The Court of Naples has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for a large U.S. family descending from an Italian ancestor born in Southern Italy. The ruling confirms that citizenship can be transmitted across multiple generations without interruption, even in complex family structures, provided that the genealogical line is properly documented.
From Naples to the U.S.: Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis recognized through maternal line
The Court of Naples has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for a U.S. family descending from an Italian ancestor born in the Province of Naples. The ruling confirms that citizenship can be transmitted through the maternal line, even for descendants born before 1948, in accordance with consolidated constitutional and Supreme Court case law.
From Sicily to the U.S.: Palermo Court confirms Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis
The Court of Palermo has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for several U.S. descendants of an Italian ancestor from Sicily. The judgment confirms that citizenship can be transmitted through generations even when an ancestor later naturalized abroad, provided that such naturalization occurred after the birth of the descendant through whom the citizenship line continues. The decision also highlights the growing role of judicial proceedings where administrative recognition is practically inaccessible due to consular delays.