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Tifany Elizabeth Markee

Immigration Attorney at San Diego, CA

5.0   70 reviews

also known as Milner & Markee LLP

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  • Licensed for 21 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2001
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About Tifany

Learn Tifany’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Immigration
    70%
    Full-service Immigration Law firm focusing on family, employment, naturalization/ citizenship, removal defense, and a full range of nonimmigrant options

    24 years

  2. Adoption
    30%
    Adoption and family law services related to the needs of internationally born children. This includes independent adoption, SIJ (special immigrant juvenile) determinations, re-adoption, step-parent adoption, adult adoption, and guardianship.

    16 years

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San Diego Immigration Attorney Tifany Markee received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude in May 2001.  She is an active member of the California State Bar, becoming approved by the State Bar of California as a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law in April of 2011.  Tifany is a Partner at Milner & Markee, LLP, with offices in San Diego, California and Palm Desert, California. 

Milner & Markee, LLP is dedicated to full-spectrum immigration services, including family-based applications; nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based options; naturalization; nonimmigrant and immigrant consular processing; removal defense; asylum; appeals and motions; federal circuit court litigation; and post-conviction relief.  The attorneys are dedicated to a high level of personal service and client relations expected from a boutique law firm.  

In addition to her active immigration practice, Tifany expanded in 2003 to include International Adoption law. She is one of only a handful of attorneys across the nation with an active practice in the adoption and immigration of foreign-born children.  Tifany 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 (AILA), Academy of California Adoption Lawyers (ACAL), and the LA County Bar Association (LACBA).  She is also the mother of two internationally-adopted children.  

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 4 ...
Top Contributor 2017
Top Contributor
2017

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Milner & Markee LLP
16870 West Bernardo Drive
Suite 320
San Diego, CA, 92127
Milner & Markee, LLP
72960 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA, 92260
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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by Guillermo | November 1, 2019
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US Citizenship for adopted child
Tifany was the greatest! I started on my own to apply for US citizenship for my adopted son. At some point I was sent a letter by USCIS for more information and papers. At that point I knew I couldn't do it myself. I consulted three lawyers, experts in US citizenship and two of them told me to continue going in one direction. The third one told us, since it was an adoption. he wouldn't be able to help us and redirected us to Tifany. Once we consulted her, she helped us understand the whole process. If we had gone with any any of the other lawyers, we wouldn't have gotten very far, and if we did, it would have been more costly and time consuming. Tifany demonstrated her knowledge in adoption citizenship cases. Highly recommended.
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Posted by Tom | January 26, 2020
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Successful E2 Application
Tifany completed our 2nd E2 successful application. We had some complications on our this one and Tifany presented an excellent package to the Consulate. In our final meeting with her we were told what would be required to take, what questions to be prepared for, and were well informed on the process and what to expect. We were in and out of the Toronto US Consulate in 45 minutes with a new 5 year Visa.
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Posted by Amelie | August 24, 2023
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Amazing from start to finish!
Tifany has taken care of my immigration from my O1 visa to F1 to green card and finally to my citizenship. Throughout the years, she has always been so organized, clear and kind. She was always there when I needed her or had a question at any time. Thanks to her, one of my wildest dreams came true: becoming a US citizen! She is absolutely incredible at what she does and would recommend her services to anyone out there!
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Posted by Tom | August 24, 2023
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Satisfied Client
Ms. Markee was able to secure citizenship for my immigrant son quickly and efficiently. She and her staff were lightning quick responsive to any question or concern and I could not recommend Ms. Markee or her firm more enthusiastically!
Posted by Christine | June 4, 2023
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CQ
Ms. Tiffany Markee is the best attorney I ever know in terms of her professionalism, responsiveness & dedication! My family & I are extremely grateful to have Ms Markee to helped us to achieve our goal smoothly & sooner than expected!
Posted by Michael | May 27, 2023
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Immigration , Adoption
Tifany is the best immigration attorney out there. She handled my adopted daughter’s very difficult case as we had to handle her immigration issue. She took what seemed like a hopeless case from beginning to end, getting her citizenship and the stability we needed to make our family complete. I introduced her to friends who were dealing with their own immigration challenges and she completed their case quickly and without issue. She’s simply the best. If anyone needs help with the toughest immigration case, she will not disappoint!
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2023
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Amazing Law Group
The best lawyer for everything ! My daughter is now an American citizen thanks to Tifany and her team, they are a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable about the law.
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2023
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Professional, reliable, empathetic
Tifany guided me through the entire immigration process starting from my immigrant visa to the oath ceremony. She has been extremely helpful in advising me and being responsive while I was in my home country (despite a huge time difference). She has been very knowledgable and strategic about all possible issues, which helped me avoid them. Tifany's vast expertise made me feel confident and well-prepared in obtaining both my green card and my citizenship.
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Posted by Lawrence | February 15, 2023
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Outstanding Service!
I cannot express how professional and efficient the service I have received over the years during the process of getting my children their green cards and ultimately citizenship was. This office has always been responsive to my inquiries and kept me informed. Again, the level of professionalism in this office was amazing. I would recommend them highly and with true confidence.
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Posted by Chunying | December 13, 2022
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The Best Immigration and Adoption Attorney
Tifany guided us step by step through the process of our complex immigration case for our adopted daughter and achieved excellent results. Throughout the process she was always professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, and efficient. She knew at all times the status and realistic timelines of our case and was always available to answer questions. I highly recommend Tifany Markee to anyone who needs an immigration and adoption attorney!!
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Posted by Bert | December 12, 2022
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Smart & Committed to you!
We feel so blessed to have been referred to Tifany. For almost 6 years she has helped us navigate our Visa, Immigration and Citizenship issues with success. She is smart and tenacious, I could go on and on... she has been wonderful.
Posted by Aline Ferreira | December 12, 2022
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She is the best lawyer and Human being!!!
I adopted a little girl from Africa, in order to get her American Naturalization became really stressful… but Tifany never gave up, did more than my family and I expected! She is the best lawyer and human being that I met into this adoption process!!! Please do not waste your time if you are going through to adoption process … Hire Tifany!!! it is worthy every single penny
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Posted by DR PIERRE NICOLA | November 2, 2022
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Very Professional
My experience is that my case was handled in a professional manner, it help that Tifany applied for a pre-work and travel card. Happy to have chosen her as my attorney
Posted by Rachel | June 27, 2022
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So thankful!
I was so very thankful that I hired Tifany to help both with my adopted daughter's visa extension and her citizenship process. She was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and made the whole process go so much more smoothly. She not only was incredible to work with professionally because of her vast expertise and experience, but who she is as a person made the process a lot more meaningful for us as well. I would highly recommend Tifany to anyone and everyone! I would have been lost without her!
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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2022
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Excellant!
We hired Tifany Markee to help us with our adopted sons citizenship process. We were amazed at how quickly and easily she was able to help us get through the process. We absolutely recommend her to anyone needing assistance in the area of adoption immigration.
Posted by Sherry | April 25, 2022
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Highly recommend!
Tifany was incredibly helpful to us in helping us to get our children their US citizenship. She is very professional and thorough. We could not have done it without her help and we appreciate her.
Posted by Rita | November 3, 2021
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Highly recommended!
We came to Tifany after several years of legal misinformation and much heart ache. We had consulted a few immigration lawyers throughout those years but were given inaccurate information. When we spoke with Tifany it was a breath of fresh air. She really knows her stuff regarding immigration and international adoptions. Our case was a little different but right away she was able to give us different options we had. She was always clear, precise, and very understanding to our situation and frustrations. She was kind and responded quickly to my questions. That was so helpful. During one conversation we had she told me I would be amazed at how smooth the process would go and it was very hard for me to believe, but sure enough within three months our situation was completely solved and finalized!!! We’re still amazed and so very grateful to Tifany and her team. We highly recommend her and I know you will not be disappointed.
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Posted by Logan | October 31, 2021
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Perfect advocate
Ms. Markee is very knowledgable, experienced and it shows. She has spent years building the right relationships, and I could not have been happier with his assistance. She enabled my case to be approved seamlessly.
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2021
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Citizenship for adopted children
Tifany was tremendous -- she expertly helped us navigate the process of getting our kids US citizenship and was extraordinarily thorough and creative in exploring avenues for us to pursue. We had the utmost confidence in her advice, and felt in good hands throughout. She was remarkably personable, and was just great in her personal interactions with us and our kids. Our family has developed real affection for her.
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Posted by Jerry | September 17, 2021
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The best in immigration and adoption business
We adopted an foreign child in US. Tried 4 lawyers, rejected twice. With Tifany’s expertise, my kid got her green card.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Milner & Markee LLP
  • 2002 - Present

Education

  • California Western School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • University of California at San Diego
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1995

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law
  • State Bar of California
  • 2016
  • Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law
  • State Bar of California
  • 2011
  • American Jurisprudence
  • N/A
  • Academic Achievement Awards
  • N/A
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Publications

  • California Western International Law Journal
  • Russian Mail-Order Bride Industry
  • 2000
  • California Western International Law Journal
  • Violence Against Women Act
  • 2000

Speaking Engagements

  • AILA National Conference
  • International Adoption
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (4)
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Adoption Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.I am a fellow immigration attorney. I needed some help with respect to inter country adoption, an area in which Tifany is recognized as an expert. I reached out to her and she promptly answered my email and called me to give me some guidance. Thanks again. You're the best."
Adoption Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tifany is an authority in international adoption."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Tifany is an exceptional professional within the legal community, with deep knowledge and skill in the fields of Immigration and International Adoption law. Our office is very lucky to have her on board, and we know that her clients are equally happy to have access to her caring and dedicated attention to their cases."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Tifany Markee. We have utilized her expertise in immigration law to assist a number of our clients. Tifany is responsive and knowledgeable and has helped our clients through some contentious matters."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Tifany is an excellent Immigration Attorney. She is very knowledgeable and professional. We have worked together on a couple matters and I have the utmost confidence in her ability."
Adoption Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Tifany is my go-to on any international or immigration-related adoption issues. We have given talks about adoption together and worked on matters. She is extremely professional and knows her area of the law."
Immigration Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Markee is a fine advocate and well qualified to practice law in her field of specialty, Immigration Law. Like her partner, her mother Nora Milner, and her law firm, Milner and Markee, she is first class. She is experienced and faithful to her cause. I heartily endorse Tifany Markee."
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