Generational Expertise. Small-Firm Care.

At Tarnoff Family Formation, we believe that every family’s story deserves to be protected with care, clarity, and respect. Our practice is dedicated exclusively to assisted reproduction and family formation law, helping intended parents, surrogates, and donors build families with confidence and peace of mind.

Dylan began his legal career working alongside his mother, a pioneer in the field of fertility law, whose decades in the field shaped his commitment to personalized and ethical practice.

Meet Dylan Tarnoff

Founder & Managing Attorney, Tarnoff Family Formation, PC

For more than a decade, Dylan Tarnoff has guided intended parents, surrogates, and donors from across the U.S. and around the world through their family-building journeys. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dylan practices throughout California — providing trusted legal support for families of every kind.

What sets Dylan apart is his balance of deep legal expertise and genuine compassion. With over 2,000 cases completed, he has earned a reputation for bringing clarity, fairness, and care to even the most complex assisted reproduction matters.

Languages: Spanish

Bar Admission: California

Clientele: Domestic and International Intended Parents; Donors; Surrogates; Families utilizing assisted reproduction; Surrogacy Professionals

Education

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

  • University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)

    • Social Justice Lawyering Concentration

    • Refugee & Human Rights Clinic

    • Civil Justice Mediation Clinic

    • ADR Mediation Extern, U.S. District Court (N.D. Cal)

Bachelor of Arts, Highest Honors

  • University of California, Davis

    • International Relations

    • Minor in Spanish

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement

Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers (ACAL)

SEEDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ethical practices in egg donation and surrogacy. Dylan’s involvement reflects a commitment to the industry’s best practices, the well-being of children, and the protection of all parties involved in assisted reproduction arrangements.

Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)

Men Having Babies

Men Having Babies is a nonprofit organization that supports gay men pursuing parenthood through surrogacy. Dylan partners with the organization to provide discounted and pro bono legal services to qualifying participants, helping expand access to family building through surrogacy. We also proudly sponsor MHB’s annual San Francisco Surrogacy Conference and Expo.

American Bar Association (ABA)

As a member of the ABA’s Family Law Section, Assisted Reproduction Law subcommittee, Dylan stays informed on developments in family law and assisted reproduction, ensuring his practice reflects current legal standards and thoughtful, well-reasoned advocacy.

ACAL is an invitational society of family formation law attorneys whose membership is limited to those licensed California attorneys with extensive legal expertise adoption and assisted reproduction, whose practices meet the highest standards of ethics and professional competence.

Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS)

AAAA is the leading national academy of assisted reproduction and adoption attorneys. As an ART Fellow, Dylan joins an esteemed group of practitioners of family formation law who are committed to the highest ethical standards and best legal practices.

Our Values

  • Compassion

    We meet every client with empathy, patience, and respect — because this journey is deeply personal.

  • Expertise

    With 2,000+ cases completed, we bring deep knowledge and precision to every legal step.

  • Integrity

    We advocate with honesty and always act in the best interests of the child and family.

  • Accessibility

    Clear communication, transparent pricing, and bilingual support ensure every family feels seen and supported.

  • Equity

    We proudly support diverse family structures and champion reproductive justice.

  • Personal Attention

    You will always work directly with Dylan — never passed off or overlooked.

Our Philsophy

Family looks different for everyone. We celebrate that. Our practice is rooted in inclusivity, accessibility, and respect for all family types — LGBTQ+, single parents, blended families, and beyond. We proudly advocate for reproductive justice and ensure that every client, surrogate, and donor is treated with dignity and fairness.

Accessible, Transparent Legal Services

Starting or growing a family can already feel financially overwhelming — your legal support shouldn’t add to that. We offer competitive flat-rate pricing for most services, so you’ll always know what to expect from the start.

We’re also proud to be a provider of Reproductive Assistance Law with MetLife Legal Plan, making our services even more accessible to families and individuals with legal benefits seeking trusted, high-quality representation.

As a sponsor of Men Having Babies, we provide discounted and pro bono services to qualifying participants in the Gay Parenting Assistance Program, and discounts to Men Having Babies members.

Family looks different for everyone — and that’s something to celebrate.

Let’s make sure your legal foundation is as strong as the love that built it.

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