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45+ years combined immigration experience · Federal appeals

Milner & Markee, LLP

16870 W. Bernardo Drive, Suite 320 · San Diego, CA 92127 · (858) 451-6269

ImmigrationDeportation DefenseFederal AppealsAsylumInternational AdoptionFederal Criminal Defense

Milner & Markee, LLP has been a San Diego immigration practice for decades, with founders Nora E. Milner and Tifany Markee bringing 45+ years of combined experience. The firm covers immigration and nationality law, international adoption, federal appellate practice, and federal criminal defense. Partner Guadalupe Alvarado Luna anchors the firm's deportation defense and asylum practice. Offices in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) and Palm Desert.

45+ years combinedAILA-affiliated counselFederal appellate practiceTwo California offices
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4.8
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165+ verified client reviews
Overall
4.8
Results
4.8
Communication
4.8
Value
4.8
Editorial Verdict

Why Choose Milner & Markee, LLP?

Milner & Markee is one of San Diego's longer-tenured immigration practices, with a notable federal-appeals capability that's rare among immigration firms. The 45+ years of combined experience between Nora Milner and Tifany Markee shows in the firm's handling of difficult deportation matters where most outcomes hinge on careful legal argument rather than paperwork. Federal criminal defense capability — separate from the immigration practice — adds a useful overlap for clients with mixed immigration-and-criminal exposure. Best fit if you have a complex immigration case, a removal proceeding, or any matter that may end up in federal court.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

Family-Based Visas Employment Visas Green Cards (Family + Employment) Naturalization & Citizenship Deportation Defense Asylum & Refugee Claims Federal Immigration Appeals (BIA, 9th Cir.) International Adoption Federal Criminal Defense Marriage-Based Visas U Visa & VAWA
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Likely Pay

Milner & Markee uses primarily flat-fee engagements for routine immigration matters and hourly billing for litigation, federal appeals, and federal criminal cases. All fees are disclosed in writing before retainer.

$1,800–$9,500
Flat fee (immigration filings)
Hourly
Federal appeals & criminal
The Team

Key Attorneys

Nora E. Milner, Founding Partner

Nora E. Milner

Founding Partner
Immigration & nationality law · federal appeals · 25+ years practice
Tifany Markee, Founding Partner

Tifany Markee

Founding Partner
Immigration · removal defense · 20+ years practice
Guadalupe Alvarado Luna, Partner

Guadalupe Alvarado Luna

Partner
Deportation defense · asylum · Spanish-language client services
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Maria E.
Asylum Granted · Central American
★★★★★
Came to the U.S. fleeing violence. Milner & Markee prepared my asylum case, lined up country-conditions experts, and we won at the immigration court. They did this work like it was their own family.
Client
James K.
9th Circuit Appeal · Won
★★★★★
Removal order from immigration court. Milner & Markee took the case to the BIA, lost, then took it to the 9th Circuit and won remand. Their federal appellate work is the real deal.
Client
Andrea R.
International Adoption · Hague
★★★★★
International Hague-Convention adoption. The firm handled USCIS forms, home-study compliance, and visa processing. Process was smooth and our daughter came home on schedule.
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

What's a federal immigration appeal?
When the immigration court rules against you, you can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and from there to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (covering California). Federal appeals require careful legal briefing on complex statutory and constitutional issues — different work from the immigration court itself. Milner & Markee has handled these appeals.
How does asylum work?
Asylum requires demonstrating a well-founded fear of persecution in your home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Country-conditions evidence and personal credibility are central. Affirmative asylum (no removal proceedings yet) and defensive asylum (in removal proceedings) involve different procedures.
What's a U Visa?
A nonimmigrant visa for victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement. Approval can lead to a green card after three years. The firm handles U-visa certification and adjudication.
Does the firm handle federal criminal defense?
Yes — separate from the immigration practice. Federal criminal practice in the Southern District of California covers narcotics, immigration crimes, fraud, and weapons cases. The firm's combined immigration-and-federal-criminal capability is helpful for clients with overlapping exposure.
Where are the offices?
16870 W. Bernardo Drive, Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92127 (Rancho Bernardo). Also Palm Desert, California. Phone (858) 451-6269.

Quick Facts

Founded1995
Firm SizeMid · 6–10 attorneys
Fee StructureFlat fee + hourly
Free ConsultationInitial assessment
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Virtual AvailableYes
Service AreaSan Diego, Palm Desert, California statewide, federal nationwide
Client Reviews4.8 (165+)
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Office

San Diego Office: 16870 W. Bernardo Drive, Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 451-6269

Recognition

  • ✓ 45+ years combined immigration experience
  • ✓ Federal appellate practice (BIA, 9th Cir.)
  • ✓ International adoption practice
  • ✓ Two California offices
  • ✓ AILA-affiliated counsel