German CITIZENSHIP Law

in the United States

You lost your German citizenship?

Re-naturalization is a potential pathway back to regaining your German citizenship, benefiting you and future generations with opportunities across the European Union.

Limited time window: Was your mother or grandmother German?

If you were born in the U.S. to German parents or grandparents, you may be eligible for German citizenship under recently enacted German legislation.

Your German Ancestors were Deprived of their German Citizenship by the Nazis?

We help to identify and evaluate the necessary documents and assist in reclaiming German citizenship for you and your children.

How to Become a Client at Stenner Law

Start with a Comprehensive Legal Consultation

At Stenner Law, every potential client relationship begins with a mandatory, in-depth consultation. This initial legal review is essential to determine whether your German citizenship case is legally viable and supported by sufficient documentation. It is the most important first step in the process and ensures your application has a strong foundation before moving forward.

Attorney Christine Stenner personally conducts each consultation and reviews the provided documents prior to the consultation. This approach allows us to provide a thorough evaluation before any formal representation begins.

German citizenship law often involves complex historical circumstances. Many clients present cases that require reviewing documents that are:

  • Several decades old
  • Written in outdated or handwritten German script
  • Stored in local or federal archives across Germany

Before your consultation, we will review the documents you provide and identify any legal or evidentiary gaps.

During the consultation, Attorney Christine Stenner will explain the application process and advise you on what additional records may be needed.

After the consultation, we can:

  • Assist in locating and retrieving birth and marriage certificates from German authorities, if necessary
  • Prepare a thorough, well-documented application on your behalf

You will also have the option to proceed independently and file the application on your own.

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How to Become My Client

At StennerLaw, the process of becoming a client begins with a mandatory, comprehensive consultation. This review serves as the foundation for determining whether your case is legally viable and evidentially sound, and it is the first and most important step toward formal representation. I personally conduct this evaluation and provide it as a dedicated legal service, separate from any ongoing representation.

Many of the citizenship matters I handle involve complex historical backgrounds. In particular, German citizenship cases often depend on documents that are decades old, written in old German script, or located in archives across Germany. As part of the consultation, I examine the records you provide, identify any gaps, and determine which additional documents will be needed to support your case. This may include birth or marriage certificates from German authorities, which I assist in locating and retrieving where necessary.

The purpose of this process is to ensure that any application is based on a solid and well-documented foundation. I work with individuals whose circumstances fall within the scope of my practice and who demonstrate a strong likelihood of success. If, after the initial consultation and assessment, I determine that your case meets these criteria, you may then decide whether to move forward independently or to retain me to handle the preparation and submission of your application.

If you’re ready to begin, the first step is to schedule a consultation.

Christine Stenner

Christine Stenner, LL.M

Attorney at Law (Germany) & Legal Consultant in Pennsylvania
Legal Expert Solutions

Your Trusted Partner for German Citizenship Law in the US

With over 25 years of legal experience, Christine Stenner is a German attorney providing cross-border legal counsel to individuals and families in the United States who seek to obtain or restore German citizenship. She is licensed to practice law in Germany and is registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Pennsylvania, which authorizes her to practice German law in the U.S.

A native of Germany and a dual citizen herself, Christine brings personal insight to her legal work. She holds a law degree from Germany and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia.

Her practice focuses exclusively on German citizenship law, including complex cases involving loss and restoration of citizenship. With deep expertise in German administrative law and long-standing experience working with German authorities, she offers strategic, results-oriented legal support through every step of the citizenship process.

Christine is registered with the Bar Association (Rechtsanwaltskammer) in Frankfurt a.M., a Member of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia and Vice President of Strategic Planning at the German Society of Pennsylvania

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ADDRESS

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Philadelphia, PA 19103
USA