“Every person deserves to be heard, understood, and defended with dignity.”

— Attorney Valeriya Holdshteyn

Specialist in Immigration, Family & Citizenship Law

Hello, I’m Valeriya Holdshteyn — an attorney with an international background and extensive experience in protecting people’s rights.

My mission?
To combine legal expertise with a human approach — offering clear, multilingual, and accessible legal support to those who are often left to face complex situations alone.

I work closely with interpreters, intercultural mediators, law firms, and trusted professionals to ensure reliable and comprehensive assistance, both in Italy and abroad.

Every legal journey is a real story

Mine started far from here.

I was born in Ukraine and studied law in two different countries. When I arrived in Italy, I experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate documents, regulations, and cultural barriers.

I didn’t know the system. The language was a challenge. Everything was new.

That is exactly where my decision was born — to become a lawyer and help others facing the same difficulties.

Today, every time I guide someone through their legal journey, I remember where I started — and what it truly means to have someone by your side who genuinely listens.

Professional Experience & Legal Background

Throughout my career, I have developed solid expertise in immigration law, family law, and criminal law, assisting both Italian and foreign clients during some of the most delicate and life-changing moments.

Since 2016, I have been working in Campania, collaborating with law firms and focusing in particular on the protection of vulnerable individuals, victims of gender-based violence, and road accident cases.

For several years, I also worked as an intercultural mediator in penitentiary institutions across Campania, including high-security facilities. There, I supported the protection of detainees’ rights, facilitated communication with families, and worked closely with prison authorities.

This experience has deeply shaped the way I practice law — strengthening my commitment to listening, responsibility, and human-centered legal support.

Since 2022, I have been working independently, personally assisting my clients and providing dedicated, practical, and tailored legal services.

Education & Qualifications

My academic path spans both international and Italian legal systems, with a strong focus on human rights and immigration law.

In 2009, I obtained a degree in International Law from the International University of Kyiv, with a thesis focused on the protection of human rights in armed conflicts.

I later earned my Law Degree in Italy in 2020 from the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.”
My thesis, “Immigration Law: Challenges and Perspectives,” reflects the core area of my professional activity today.

I further specialized in criminal enforcement law through a traineeship in Penitentiary Law and Supervisory Jurisdiction, and I obtained certification as a European Mediator for Intercultural and Family Cohesion — strengthening my ability to manage complex legal and human situations.

Qualification in Italy

Admitted to the Italian Bar Association

Qualified English interpreter, with basic knowledge of Chinese

& The difference lies in the details: listening, understanding, acting.

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