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Claim your French citizenship by descent, marriage, or residence and secure your EU passport with clear legal strategy. --- [Skip to content](https://juliobvero.com#main-content) ![Paris-based Immigration Lawyer - Julio Vero](https://juliobvero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_header_with_subtitle_50px.png?width=159&height=50&name=logo_header_with_subtitle_50px.png) - [French Citizenship Attorney](https://juliobvero.com/) - [French Citizenship by Descent](https://juliobvero.com/french-citizenship-by-descent) - [French Citizenship by Marriage](https://juliobvero.com/french-citizenship-by-marriage) - [French Citizenship by Naturalization](https://juliobvero.com/french-citizenship-by-naturalisation) - [How to Apply](https://juliobvero.com/apply-for-french-citizenship) - [Services](https://juliobvero.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [CNF Application & Refusal Assistance](https://juliobvero.com/services/cnf-application-refusal-help) - [Civil Record Registration Assistance](https://juliobvero.com/services/civil-record-registration-assistance) - [Assistance with French Citizenship by Marriage Application & Refusals](https://juliobvero.com/services/french-citizenship-by-marriage-application-refusal-assistance) - [Assistance with Naturalization and Immigration](https://juliobvero.com/services/french-naturalisation-assistance-application-refusals) - [Assistance with Visas and Resident permits](https://juliobvero.com/services/visa-residence-immigration-strategy) - [About](https://juliobvero.com/about) - [How it Works](https://juliobvero.com/how-it-works) - [Contact](https://juliobvero.com/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [French Citizenship Attorney](https://juliobvero.com/) - [French Citizenship by Descent](https://juliobvero.com/french-citizenship-by-descent) - [French Citizenship by Marriage](https://juliobvero.com/french-citizenship-by-marriage) - [French Citizenship by Naturalization](https://juliobvero.com/french-citizenship-by-naturalisation) - [How to Apply](https://juliobvero.com/apply-for-french-citizenship) - [Services](https://juliobvero.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [CNF Application & Refusal Assistance](https://juliobvero.com/services/cnf-application-refusal-help) - [Civil Record Registration Assistance](https://juliobvero.com/services/civil-record-registration-assistance) - [Assistance with French Citizenship by Marriage Application & Refusals](https://juliobvero.com/services/french-citizenship-by-marriage-application-refusal-assistance) - [Assistance with Naturalization and Immigration](https://juliobvero.com/services/french-naturalisation-assistance-application-refusals) - [Assistance with Visas and Resident permits](https://juliobvero.com/services/visa-residence-immigration-strategy) - [About](https://juliobvero.com/about) - [How it Works](https://juliobvero.com/how-it-works) - [Contact](https://juliobvero.com/contact) # Reclaim Your French Citizenship and Secure Your EU Passport French Citizenship Lawyer in Paris — Assisting International Clients with Descent, Marriage & Residency Cases and Immigration with a Clear Legal Strategy [Book a Consultation and Test Your Eligibility](https://juliobvero.com/contact?hsLang=en) ## Many of my clients come to me with uncertainty : ![Paris-based lawyer assisting with citizenship by descent cases](https://juliobvero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dual-Citizenship-France-EU-1024x540.jpg?width=1024&height=540&name=Dual-Citizenship-France-EU-1024x540.jpg "Paris-based lawyer assisting with citizenship by descent cases") *– “My grandparent was French — do I qualify?”* *– “My application was refused — what now?”* *– “I'm in a Livret de famille. 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I am Julio Vero, a Citizenship and Immigration Attorney based in Paris. I assist clients with administrative and legal procedures to pursue an EU passport. 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