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 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.
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of Bari reaffirmed the principle that citizenship is a fundamental, transmissible right that cannot be nullified by outdated legal norms or bureaucratic inaction.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 in Campobasso
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to Italian citizenship despite a maternal link before 1948, emphasizing that constitutional principles prevail over outdated discriminatory norms.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.
Citizenship without delay: Court of Catanzaro 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.