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: Ancona Court upholds jure sanguinis through maternal line
The Court of Ancona has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis under the framework of the 2025 reform, confirming that citizenship may still be granted where the applicant proves descent from an Italian ancestor falling within the statutory exceptions. The ruling also reaffirms that citizenship can be transmitted through the maternal line and that procedural rules do not impose strict preclusions on documentary evidence.
Venice Court recognizes Italian citizenship despite consular delays
The Court of Venice has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for U.S. applicants, reaffirming that judicial protection is available when administrative procedures become ineffective. The ruling confirms that excessive consular delays may justify direct access to the courts for the recognition of citizenship rights.
Maternal line confirmed: Palermo Court recognizes Italian Citizenship despite pre-1948 limitations
The Court of Palermo has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for U.S. descendants of an Italian ancestor, reaffirming that citizenship may be transmitted through the maternal line even in pre-1948 cases. The judgment confirms that citizenship is a permanent and imprescriptible right and may be judicially recognized at any time where its unlawful denial persists.
Citizenship prevails: Palermo Court confirms jure sanguinis despite failed naturalization
The Court of Palermo has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for a U.S. family, confirming that citizenship is transmitted uninterruptedly where the Italian ancestor never completed naturalization abroad. The ruling also reaffirms that the burden of proving any interruption in citizenship transmission lies with the State.
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.