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
No preclusions, no retroactive limits: Ancona Court confirms Citizenship by descent through maternal line
The Court of Ancona has reaffirmed that Italian citizenship jure sanguinis may be recognized through the maternal line, even for descendants born before 1948, while also clarifying that procedural rules do not impose strict preclusions on the production of documentary evidence. The judgment further confirms that the provisions introduced by Decree-Law no. 36/2025 do not apply to proceedings initiated prior to its entry into force.
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.