German CITIZENSHIP Law

in the United States

GERMAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT We help you claim or reclaim German citizenship and reconnect with your German roots.

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.

Find out if you qualify and let us review your documents

Start with a Comprehensive Legal Consultation

Consultation:
The first step in any German citizenship application is to determine eligibility. This requires a full legal assessment of your potential eligibility, the documents you already have, and what still needs to be obtained.

At Stenner Law, Attorney Christine Stenner provides paid, in-depth video or phone consultations for clients in the entire United States.

The goal is to provide clarity, options, and confidence so you can make the decision that best fits your needs.

Why the Consultation Matters

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Written in outdated or handwritten German script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.

Costs
At Stenner Law, most German citizenship applications are handled on a flat fee basis to provide clear and predictable pricing. Fees are structured by family size, with lower per-applicant costs when multiple family members apply together. The fee structure and scope of representation are explained during the initial consultation.

At Stenner Law, our success is measured by yours—helping you secure German citizenship with confidence and peace of mind.

Legal Expert Solutions

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, LL.M

Attorney at Law (Germany) & Legal Consultant in Pennsylvania

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Book your consultation today to start navigating the complexities of German law with confidence.