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
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.
Recognition of Italian Citizenship for Descendants of Italian Ancestors – Case of “Waiting List Issue”
Italian citizenship was granted through direct lineage, reaffirming the inalienable right to iure sanguinis citizenship. This case highlights the role of the judiciary in addressing administrative inefficiencies and ensuring applicants are not indefinitely prevented from claiming their rightful citizenship due to prolonged waiting lists.
Recognition of Italian Citizenship for Descendants of Italian Ancestors – Case of “Minor Age Issue”
Italian citizenship was granted through direct lineage, reaffirming the inalienable right to iure sanguinis citizenship. This case highlights the judiciary’s essential role in protecting the rights of minors by ensuring their timely access to citizenship, particularly in the face of systemic administrative inefficiencies.
Justice for the Maternal Line: Italian Citizenship Granted to Descendants Born Before 1948
This case marks a significant affirmation of the right to Italian citizenship through the maternal line, even in situations pre-dating 1948. The ruling reinforces citizenship as a fundamental, inalienable right that cannot be obstructed by outdated gender-discriminatory laws. It also highlights the judiciary's essential role in correcting past injustices and ensuring legal equality across generations.