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 confirmed under the 2025 reform: Naples Court applies the exclusive Italian Citizenship exception
The Court of Naples has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for foreign descendants of an Italian ancestor, applying the provisions introduced by the 2025 citizenship reform. The ruling confirms that citizenship recognition remains available where the applicant falls within the exception relating to a first- or second-degree ascendant who possessed exclusively Italian citizenship.
No administrative application required: Naples Court confirms Citizenship jure sanguinis
The Court of Naples has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for foreign descendants of an Italian ancestor, reaffirming that judicial protection of citizenship rights is always available and does not depend on the prior filing of an administrative application. The ruling also confirms that descendants born abroad who acquired foreign citizenship by jus soli retain Italian citizenship transmitted through their Italian ancestor, provided the chain of transmission has never been interrupted.
Pre-1948 maternal line confirmed: Bari Court recognizes Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis
The Court of Bari has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for foreign descendants of an Italian-born woman, reaffirming that citizenship may be transmitted through the maternal line even where the relevant events occurred before 1 January 1948. The ruling confirms that citizenship is a permanent and imprescriptible status and that the discriminatory provisions of the 1912 Citizenship Law can no longer prevent recognition of citizenship rights.
Consular delays and burden of proof: Turin Court confirms citizenship jure sanguinis
The Court of Turin has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for foreign descendants of an Italian emigrant, reaffirming that citizenship acquired by birth is a permanent and imprescriptible status. The ruling emphasizes that applicants need only prove their Italian ancestry and the continuity of the citizenship line, while any alleged interruption must be proven by the State. The Court also confirmed that persistent consular delays may justify direct judicial intervention.
Pre-1948 maternal line upheld: Turin Court recognizes Citizenship through an Italian mother
The Court of Turin has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for descendants of an Italian-born woman who emigrated to the United States. The ruling confirms that descendants of Italian women remain entitled to judicial recognition of citizenship even where the relevant transmission occurred before 1948 and reaffirms that discriminatory citizenship laws cannot continue to deprive descendants of rights that would otherwise have been transmitted by birth.