Maximilian Hofer is a lawyer at the law firm Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB and specializes in German citizenship law. His work focuses on providing legal advice and support to clients seeking to acquire German citizenship – particularly through naturalization, descent, or renaturalization procedures. He offers personalized consultations tailored to each client's individual circumstances and ensures a professional and structured handling of the entire application process. He also assists clients with expert advice and customized solutions in matters of immigration and residency law.

 

German citizenship law

German citizenship through naturalization

Maximilian Hofer provides comprehensive support to clients throughout the naturalization process. He advises on legal requirements such as minimum residency duration, language skills, and integration requirements. He assists with compiling the necessary documents and communicating with the relevant authorities throughout the entire process.

German citizenship by descent

When clients apply for German citizenship based on descent, attorney Hofer carefully examines the legal basis for their claim under the German Nationality Act. He assists clients in obtaining and preparing evidence of their family origins – in particular historical documents, birth certificates, and other relevant documents required to prove descent.

Naturalization procedure

Maximilian Hofer advises and represents clients in naturalization proceedings whose ancestors lost their German citizenship due to Nazi persecution. With great care and legal precision, he submits robust applications by researching historical contexts, compiling compelling evidence, and strategically applying the relevant legal regulations for naturalization. In this way, he enables descendants to regain their German citizenship and reconnect with their family roots in Germany.

Dual citizenship

Maximilian Hofer offers comprehensive legal advice on dual citizenship to clients seeking or wishing to retain multiple nationalities . He explains the circumstances under which dual citizenship is permissible. He also clarifies when renouncing one's existing citizenship is necessary and when exceptions apply. His goal is always to find a legally sound solution that aligns with his clients' personal circumstances and future plans.

Immigration law and residence law

As an experienced lawyer specializing in citizenship law, Maximilian Hofer is also thoroughly familiar with all aspects of German immigration and residence law. He assists his clients in obtaining a suitable and legally secure residence permit – whether for employment, family reasons, or long-term life planning in Germany. In addition to providing individual advice, he develops strategic solutions for complex cases and supports his clients throughout the entire process, including communication with the relevant authorities.

 

A key aspect of his legal practice lies in assisting with family reunification. Maximilian Hofer advises individuals who wish to bring their relatives – such as spouses or children – to Germany and supports them with the application process, both from abroad and within Germany. He also advises on options such as permanent residence permits or EU long-term residence permits, assessing whether the necessary requirements – for example, regarding integration, financial stability, and language proficiency – are met. With a well-structured approach, he supports the entire application process, ensuring that his clients can establish themselves in Germany with legal certainty and without unnecessary obstacles.

Vita

Maximilian Hofer completed his law studies at the University of Osnabrück, specializing in European law and supplementing his studies with additional training in economics. During his studies, he deepened his practical knowledge through successful participation in the "European Law Moot Court" competition. He completed his legal traineeship at the Higher Regional Court of Oldenburg, with placements including the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (Department for European Affairs).