Tifany Elizabeth Markee

Tifany Elizabeth Markee

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Adoption

16868 Via Del Campo Court, Suite 100, San Diego, CA

About Tifany

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

Full-service Immigration Law firm focusing on family, employment, naturalization/ citizenship, removal defense, and a full range of nonimmigrant options

27 years

70%
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.

19 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 1 year

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Foster+Bloom Family Formation Law Group

16868 Via Del Campo Court, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92127

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Tifany Elizabeth Markee's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Adoption

Posted by Tin | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Thanks to Tifany!

3 years after receiving my green card, it should have been a breeze to become a citizen. But things got a bit complicated. On top of that my petition for my adopted son was denied. Tifany is a person with a lot of integrity. So I put my trust and life in Tifany’s hand and she did not let me down. ...i’m So grateful to Tifany.

Tifany Markee

Replied last February 26, 2018

Thanks, Tin. It has been our pleasure to have you and your family as a client.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Tiffany Markee

We adopted a child who was born outside the country. Once we began with the immigration process, nobody wanted to take our case. Apparently we had skipped certain procedures in the adoption process. My attorney (Tiffany E. Markee) took our case. She reviewed the adoption documents, referred us to... another attorney that helped us amend the adoption. Once the adoption paperwork was in order, she helped us get the DACA for our child while we were waiting for the case to be processed by the immigration office. When we received our appointment for the interview, she walked us through all the paperwork and explained all the documents and appointments we had to attend prior to the appointment. I am very satisfied with her work. I would strongly recommend her services.

Posted by Jerome | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Successful Complex International Adoption from a Non Hague Country

My wife and I have been very blessed to have Tifany Markee guide us through this very complex process of adopting a child from a non-Hague country. I spoke to numerous immigration lawyers but none was confident enough to take our case nor had the subject area knowledge (combination of immigration law...s and laws pertaining to non-Hague adoption). One of the many lawyers whom I spoke to here in Dallas was kind enough to refer us to Tifany whom was a speaker at a conference which he attended on this particular subject. When I spoke to her, I knew at once that she was the real deal and we immediately made the decision to hire her. Tiffany Marquee is highly knowledgeable of both US adoption and immigration laws, a rare combination. I personally believe that she is among the best, if not the best in this country with regards to this subject area. She was very pleasant to work with, always patience and despite her busy schedule she is always quick to respond to our questions/concerns. Her advise to us have always been on point. Just last week my wife and I, witnessed with tears in our eyes as the USCIS personnel at the counter handed over my son’s Certificate of Citizenship. This would not have been possible without Tifany Markee.

Posted by Lawrence Keven Fox | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

International Adoption Assistance

retained Ms. Markee in the fall of 2015 to oversee the adoption process for my two girls. She is extremely knowledgeable about the international laws that govern adoption and was easy to work with during the process. She and her staff were quick to reply to questions and were always courteous. I was... very happy to find her. She is based in California and I live in Maryland. There was NO problem with us never meeting face to face. I would highly recommend her for her professionalism, honesty and her integrity. Keven, Forest Hill MD

Tifany Markee

Replied last January 26, 2017

Many thanks. International adoption cases and among my favorite ones for obvious reasons, and I look forward to a full resolution of your case!

Posted by Arega | January 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

She is the Best!

I was referred to her by one of non profit organization that helps people on immigration cases in San Diego.And I did call to her office and had an Appointement to see her.On my first meeting She asked me about my cases and I told her about it which were adoption and immigration case.And she explaine...d to me about the cases in detail .I believed in her and gave the cases to her to proceed.She started working on it and finally my kids got approved to come to USA ,received their immigrant visas ,entered to the United States ,and reunited with the family .So,I recommend her to those specially who have an immigration and an adoption cases.

Tifany Markee

Replied last January 18, 2017

Thanks, Arega. Your family's case was very special to us. I'm sure your daughters will accomplish amazing things in the US!

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Tifany Elizabeth Markee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Susan Perez

Adoption lawyer | 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."

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Ralph Tsong

Adoption lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tifany is an authority in international adoption."

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Nora Milner

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Kristen Przeklasa

Immigration lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Fonss

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Marci Ancel

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Lori Bolander-Cook

Adoption lawyer | 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."

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Peter Mueller

Immigration lawyer | 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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Nora Milner

Immigration lawyer

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Lori Bolander-Cook

Guardianship lawyer

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Ted Youmans

Adoption lawyer

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Marci Ancel

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California

2011

Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California

N/A

American Jurisprudence,

N/A

Academic Achievement Awards,

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Founder/ Managing Attorney, Markee Law PC

2002 - 2025

Partner, Milner & Markee LLP

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2001

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of California at San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

AILA National Conference

International Adoption

Publications

2000

California Western International Law Journal Russian Mail-Order Bride Industry

2000

California Western International Law Journal Violence Against Women Act

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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