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
Campobasso court dismisses bureaucracy: citizenship recognized without administrative delay
The Court of Campobasso issued a landmark ruling confirming that Italian citizenship can be judicially recognized without exhausting the administrative process. Despite the Ministry’s objections, the judge acknowledged the validity of documentary evidence and rejected the notion that procedural delays can override constitutional rights.
Catania Court grants Italian citizenship, overcoming administrative obstacles
In a reasoned judgment, the Court of Catania recognized the right to Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) for a U.S. citizen through paternal descent. The decision confirms that prolonged consular silence or inaction cannot suspend or nullify fundamental constitutional rights. The ruling reinforces the imprescriptible nature of citizenship rights and highlights the authority of the judiciary in safeguarding descendants against bureaucratic delays and administrative obstacles. judicial authority over passive administration.
Italian Citizenship Restored via Maternal Lineage: Full Recognition in Naples Court
The Court of Naples recognized the Italian citizenship of multiple U.S. citizens descending from Italian women born before 1948. The decision confirms the enduring validity of citizenship transmission through the maternal lineage, even in cases previously excluded by outdated and discriminatory laws.
Victory in Campobasso: Citizenship recognized despite ministry’s objections
The Court of Campobasso upheld the petition of three U.S. citizens descended through a maternal line, recognizing their right to Italian citizenship jure sanguinis. The ruling reinforces that citizenship is a permanent and imprescriptible status, even in cases involving women born before 1948.
Citizenship restored: Palermo court affirms italian status despite pre-1948 Maternal Line
With a powerful ruling, the Court of Palermo recognized the Italian citizenship of a U.S. citizen through maternal descent. This decision overcomes historic gender-based discrimination and reinforces the imprescriptible nature of citizenship rights for descendants born abroad before 1948.