Tifany Markee,
Founding Member

California, Colorado

Why I Practice in Family Law: "I truly enjoy guiding families through some of the most complex of immigration and international matters, and I ensure they always feel heard and valued. Reassuring clients that I am there, as their team member, is so rewarding, and knowing that families can live together, wherever they choose, is the best part."

1(855) 784-7484

16868 Via Del Campo Ct. Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92127

Practice Areas

Biography

San Diego immigration attorney Tifany Markee was sworn into the California State Bar in December 2001 and is licensed to practice law in California as a certified specialist in immigration and nationality law by the Board of Legal Specialization. In 2025, Tifany also became licensed in Colorado.

Through her zealous client advocacy, Tifany represents clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. State Department, the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Administrative Appeals Office, and has a close referral network for matters before the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals and the U.S. District Courts. In 2003, Tifany expanded her practice to include international adoption law and related fields. In this regard, she has become one of only a handful of attorneys across the nation with an active practice in the adoption and immigration of foreign-born children.

This specialization became even more relevant with the implementation of the Hague Convention and the Intercountry Adoption Act in April 2008 and the subsequent USCIS practices and policy memoranda related to adoption matters. Tifany also leads the nation in her work in international surrogacy, with a focus on the acquisition of U.S. citizenship for babies born through assisted reproductive technology and on immigration and visa matters for foreign intended parents. She is an active lecturer and mentor in this field, and is a frequent invited speaker at law schools and professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers and state and local bar associations across the United States.

Most importantly, Tifany is the proud mother of two internationally adopted children.

Experience &
Background

Founding Partner, Milner and Markee LLP, 2002–2025
Founding Member and Attorney, Markee Law PC

Education

Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, California Western School of Law, 2001

Fun Facts

Tifany is a competitive dressage rider.

Memberships

Fellow, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Fellow, Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
National Council for Adoption (NCFA)

From Her Clients:

"We are incredibly grateful to Tifany for everything she has done for our family. She helped us with our immigration case, which was exceptionally complex and required a great deal of expertise, patience, and careful handling. Throughout the entire process, Tifany was extremely professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and responsive. She guided us through every step with clarity and confidence, and we always felt that our case was in very capable hands. Her ability to navigate such a complicated situation and ultimately help our family achieve a successful outcome meant more to us than I can express. Tifany has made a truly meaningful difference in our family’s life. We deeply appreciate not only her outstanding professional expertise, but also the care and dedication she showed us throughout the process. I would highly recommend Tifany to anyone looking for an immigration attorney, especially for complex cases. She is someone we trust completely, and we will always be grateful for her help."

Irene

Publications +
Contributions

Editor of Kurzban’s Immigration Sourcebook for the chapter on International Adoption
Chapter Author for the AILA Handbook on International Adoption (2d)

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Tifany Markee, Founding Member