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
Venice Court confirms Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis for descendants of Italian ancestor
The Court of Venice has recognized the Italian citizenship jure sanguinis of several descendants of an Italian ancestor from Treviso who emigrated to Brazil. The judgment reaffirms that citizenship rights can be transmitted through generations even where historical legislation once prevented maternal transmission, confirming once again that citizenship status is permanent and imprescriptible.
Genoa Court confirms Citizenship and rejects new burden-of-proof rules
The Court of Genoa recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for a group of applicants descending from an Italian-born ancestor from Vernazza (Liguria). The ruling confirms that applicants need only prove the existence of an Italian ancestor and an uninterrupted line of descent, rejecting the retroactive application of the stricter burden-of-proof rules introduced by the 2025 reform.
Caltanissetta Court overcomes Pre-1948 maternal barrier and confirms Citizenship for U.S. descendants
The Court of Caltanissetta recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for multiple U.S.-based applicants descending from an Italian-born woman from Nicosia (Sicily). The ruling addresses a classic pre-1948 maternal-line issue, reaffirming that constitutional and Supreme Court jurisprudence fully overcomes historical gender discrimination and confirms the permanent, imprescriptible nature of citizenship status.
Salerno Court recognizes Italian Citizenship for Canadian descendants of a 19th-century emigrant
The Court of Salerno recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for Canadian-based applicants descending from an Italian-born ancestor from Cava de’ Tirreni. The ruling reaffirms the permanence and imprescriptibility of citizenship by descent and confirms that excessive consular waiting times justify direct judicial protection.
Palermo Court confirms Citizenship through historic maternal line
The Court of Palermo recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for U.S.-based applicants descending from an Italian-born woman from Cefalù (Province of Palermo), reaffirming that constitutional and Supreme Court jurisprudence fully overcomes pre-1948 gender discrimination. The ruling confirms that citizenship status is permanent, imprescriptible, and transmissible through the maternal line.