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 reaffirmed: A father’s fight for his and his daughter’s Italian identity
In recognizing the right to Italian citizenship for both father and daughter, the Court of Bari reaffirmed the principle that citizenship is a fundamental, transmissible right that cannot be nullified by outdated legal norms or bureaucratic inaction. This decision underscores the judiciary’s vital role in protecting personal status and restoring legal identity across generations, even in cases involving minor children.
Justice delayed, not denied: Italian citizenship upheld despite bureaucratic barriers
The Court of Campobasso's decision confirms that bureaucratic backlog cannot obstruct the recognition of citizenship by descent. This ruling strengthens the right of individuals to seek justice when administrative systems fail and reaffirms the permanence and justiciability of Italian citizenship acquired jure sanguinis. It also provides a model response to increasing governmental attempts to narrow access through procedural obstacles or statutory interpretation.
Genova court grants citizenship via maternal line prior to 1948
In a pivotal ruling, the Court of Genova acknowledged the applicants' right to Italian citizenship despite a maternal link before 1948, emphasizing that constitutional principles prevail over outdated discriminatory norms. The court reaffirmed that citizenship is imprescriptible and cannot be denied by bureaucratic silence or historical inequality.
Victory Across Generations: Italian Citizenship Reclaimed via Maternal Line
This decision further dismantles gender-based barriers in Italian nationality law, affirming that descendants of Italian women—like those of Italian men—retain their citizenship rights regardless of pre-1948 marriages. The Court of Bari reaffirmed that citizenship, once acquired by birth, is a fundamental personal status that cannot be extinguished by silence, delay, or institutional oversight.
Citizenship without delay: court Recognizes rights of Italian-Canadian descendants
This case reinforces the judiciary’s critical role in safeguarding citizenship rights when administrative processes fail. By affirming that legal action is not contingent upon prior consular requests, the Court of Catanzaro set a powerful precedent for descendants of Italian citizens worldwide. Citizenship by descent remains a fundamental right, untouched by borders or bureaucratic delays.