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Has anyone heard of a US attorney that specializes in Italian Dual Citizenship applications?
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I am an attorney that is working on this myself so I can relocate to Italy. Once there I plan on assisting others in obtaining their citizenship. Unfortunately I am still learning the process. But I can see how confusing and frustrating this process is.
If anyone else knows one I would like that information as well.
If anyone else knows one I would like that information as well.
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Unfortunately, being an attorney does not really help when you are dealing with jure sanguinis applications. As fratlaw reports, this is a confusing and often frustrating process, but the process is the same for lawyers and non-lawyers. Do your research, and you'll be fine.
Many have already been through the process (including me
) who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. It is a straightforward process. You get the documents; you correct discrepancies (here a lawyer may be helpful in some states), and you apply. Best of luck.
Many have already been through the process (including me
) who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. It is a straightforward process. You get the documents; you correct discrepancies (here a lawyer may be helpful in some states), and you apply. Best of luck.Re: Attorneys
Unbelieveable!!! 8O 
My sister found a lawyer in the Pittsburgh area that handles Italian Dual Citizenship!!
www.regolilaw.com
My sister found a lawyer in the Pittsburgh area that handles Italian Dual Citizenship!!
www.regolilaw.com
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Interesting... he probably went through it himself and decided to start offering help to others. If it isnt too expensive it might be worth while. Let us know his fees. My friend is an immigration attorney here in LA and I know he usually charges about $5000 for help with getting a green card.Donald66 wrote:Unbelieveable!!! 8O
My sister found a lawyer in the Pittsburgh area that handles Italian Dual Citizenship!!
www.regolilaw.com
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Remember, though, you are dealing with Italian law, not U.S. law. A U.S. attorney can certainly help you with immigration matters re the U.S., but as fratlaw notes, he probably went through the process himself and is now offering to help others. Anyone who has gone through the process would be equally knowledgeable. A JD degree doesn't really help at all.
The costs associated with gathering documents, correcting discrepancies, obtaining translations, etc., can get very high. It would be a shame to add to that cost when the information you need is already available for free. May I suggest you post any questions on a dedicated Italian citizenship forum such as: www.italiancitizenship.freeforums.org or www.italylink.com
The costs associated with gathering documents, correcting discrepancies, obtaining translations, etc., can get very high. It would be a shame to add to that cost when the information you need is already available for free. May I suggest you post any questions on a dedicated Italian citizenship forum such as: www.italiancitizenship.freeforums.org or www.italylink.com
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The firm www.myfamily.com has attorneys on board to assist italian citizenship acquisiiton. There is a law office in San francisco that is also well known not only for Italian citizenship but land and moenhy inheritances as well. The law firm is S.J. Alioto, attorney, San Francisco, CA. =Peter=
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We're spreading the cost over 7 people, so 5,000.00 isnt that bad.
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$0 is even better. Is your case that complex? I think my total costs were about $500, and that included a legal change of name, which I also was able to do without a lawyer. (I actually spent a bit more, only because I ordered duplicate documents and apostilles for my own records and an extra set for my daughter just in case.)
There's nothing really complex about the jure sanguinis process. It's really not that daunting. Ultimately, it's all about obtaining records and apostilles, most of which can be done by mail. And remember, when you walk into the consulate, you do it alone.
If you do find that one of your documents needs to be amended, and it was issued in a state that makes amendments difficult, that's when a lawyer may be helpful. But ordering documents and obtaining apostilles is not a legal specialty.
There's nothing really complex about the jure sanguinis process. It's really not that daunting. Ultimately, it's all about obtaining records and apostilles, most of which can be done by mail. And remember, when you walk into the consulate, you do it alone.
If you do find that one of your documents needs to be amended, and it was issued in a state that makes amendments difficult, that's when a lawyer may be helpful. But ordering documents and obtaining apostilles is not a legal specialty.
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They're not actually a law firm nor attorneys- more like para-legals. I asked them- they are not licensed to practice law. They research deeds etc for actual licensed attorneys.PeterTimber wrote: There is a law office in San francisco that is also well known not only for Italian citizenship but land and moenhy inheritances as well. The law firm is S.J. Alioto, attorney, San Francisco, CA. =Peter=
Try Expats in Italy Citizenship forum.
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That makes sense. If you need someone to do the research for you, they can probably do it, but $5000 is a lot of money if all they will be doing is requesting documents.
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Family members feel an attorney will make the process move along faster and without a hitch. You know us Calabrese! 
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Dear Donald 66 99% of attorneys give the rest a bad name....
There is a firm in Chicago who will quote you and do the same work and they have experience from what I gather (I reside in NY). Go to www.icapbridging2worlds.com/default.aspx
If you are Calabrese then you know what "Ca nesshun'e fessa" means . Ask themfor a quote.. but they won;t know (the same as an attorney will not know) if there are any inherent problems amongst the 7 that have to be sorted out and less likely to squeeze more money out of you. =Peter=
There is a firm in Chicago who will quote you and do the same work and they have experience from what I gather (I reside in NY). Go to www.icapbridging2worlds.com/default.aspx
If you are Calabrese then you know what "Ca nesshun'e fessa" means . Ask themfor a quote.. but they won;t know (the same as an attorney will not know) if there are any inherent problems amongst the 7 that have to be sorted out and less likely to squeeze more money out of you. =Peter=
~Peter~
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Peter is right. It's difficult to give a quote because until they receive the documents, they will not know if there are any issues.
Unless your attorney has an "in" with the consulate, he will not be able to push your application to the front of the line.
Actually my daughter is an attorney, but she could not do anything I couldn't do; and she didn't. Peter, my daughter would agree with those statistics. She doesn't have a very high opinion of those in her profession. 
Seriously, though, if you really think you need legal help, you should find an Italian attorney. American law schools do teach immigration law, but the focus is obviously on U.S. immigration.
Unless your attorney has an "in" with the consulate, he will not be able to push your application to the front of the line.
Actually my daughter is an attorney, but she could not do anything I couldn't do; and she didn't.
Peter, my daughter would agree with those statistics. She doesn't have a very high opinion of those in her profession. Seriously, though, if you really think you need legal help, you should find an Italian attorney. American law schools do teach immigration law, but the focus is obviously on U.S. immigration.
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