Nicole Valentine

Nicole Valentine

also known as Nicole Mullikin

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 19 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Licensing, Criminal Defense

2150 River Plaza Drive, Ste 250, Sacramento, CA

About Nicole

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 70%

I represent physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice claims.

70%
Licensing 25%

I represent professional licensees with reporting convictions, Accusations, hearings, and petitions to reinstate.

14 years

25%
Criminal Defense 5%

I represent licensed professionals facing felony, and misdemeanor charges

20 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Low McKinley Baleria LLP

2150 River Plaza Drive, Ste 250, Sacramento, CA, 95833

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Nicole Valentine's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

169 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 76 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Adrian | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEYOND WORDS

Where do I even start? Nicole was assigned to my case about two years ago by her colleague due to him having an overload of cases. when this happened I was afraid and didn't know what to expect BUT when the first time I spoke with Nicole, I knew I was in good hands. I can say Nicole is very upfront ...and honest and doesn't beat around the bush when it comes to letting her client know what to expect. she knew my case was going to be TOUGH & in her words "an uphill battle" BUT she WON !!! Nicole took her time with my case, she LISTENED TO ME, she advised me, she explained every possible outcome to full extent so that I would never be confused. Most of all, Nicole honestly and genuinely CARED ABOUT ME!! I can honestly say every moment she spend on my case was genuine and with special care. Nicole became more of a friend throughout this whole process and I hope I never need her again BUT would definitely call her in a heart beat if I or anyone I know needs an amazing, smart, strong, and honest attorney!!! She fought for me as though she was fighting for herself and she let me vent to her when I needed to, she let me cry to her if I needed to and she let me laugh when she knew I needed to. I can use all 4000 words this review allows to describe how great Nicole is. I am very grateful that her colleague chose the BEST person for the job to take over my case. I can say with great confidence that I believed in Nicole after our very first conversation. Nicole was there for me during and after my proceedings and hearing her excitement in the voicemail she left me when she got the decision regarding my case made me cry instantly. I can feel her genuine happiness for ME. I cant thank her enough for all the hard work and long hours she put into this case. She did her research when it came to the end and was very short and to the point in her closing brief arguments. I would recommend anyone in need of any type of criminal , administrative and especially employment and labor to call Nicole immediately. I promise you all , you will NOT REGRET it. It will be the best call you can make for yourself. I know now every attorney wins ALL their cases and that is another great asset about Nicole, even if she doesn't win she is very open and upfront of all the possible outcomes. I had a very hard case to beat and I will be the first one to admit it, BUT Nicole did it!!! WE WON .. this was the hardest two years of my life and knowing I had Nicole to turn to and on my side made it so much easier for me to get through. No words can ever describe how grateful I am for having you there for me Nicole and I owe you big time for being so good at your job and just honestly caring and showing it !! THANK YOU SO MUCH , I am glad to call you my friend now instead of my attorney :) I hope everyone that reads this review and hires you so they can feel what I feel and felt about you and your work from day one! Thank you for every minute you put into this case and Thank you for letting me know it will be ALRIGHT, and Thank you for being so good at what you do! sincerely , Adrian

Posted by Leilani | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Grateful Customer

I'm grateful to Nicole for going to bat for me with the Attorney General's office and the BRN. She gave me solid advice and worked hard to help me have a favorable outcome. She is knowledgeable and experienced with issues dealing with the BRN and I was glad to have her on my side. I'd definitely reco...mmend her. Thanks Nicole!

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Saved my RN license

I am an RN and Nicole Valentine got my DUI reduced to a wet and reckless. She assisted with the entire court process and in disclosing the information to the Board of Registered Nursing in the state of California which is known to be the toughest board for nurses. Thanks to Nicole, the nursing board ...gave me a fine as opposed to putting me on probation or completely revoking my nursing license all together. I highly recommend her as she is professional, easy to work with, and gets EVERYTHING taken care of. She saved my career as a professional registered nurse.

Posted by Sarah | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Care during Crisis

Mrs Valentine got the job DONE!! She was carrying and non-judgemental. She was always available when I needed her, even if it was just to ask silly questions. She helped keep me calm during the most fearful time of my life!! I hope to NEVER have to utilize her services again, but if I do, I know I wi...ll be in excellent hands. She knows the law, and fights for her clients. All with a precious smile on her face.

Posted by Jonathan | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A Compassionate Lawyer

Atty. Nicole Valentine is an expert in her own field and consistently showed respect and compassion from the beginning to the end. I was a wreck in the beginning but Nicole pulled me out of my messy life and gave me hope that she will fight for me - and she did! I am slowly rebuilding my life and I a...m not sure where I am right now if Nicole didn't provide her legal expertise and compassionate approach to see me through. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs legal service. She is not only an expert in her own field but she cares and understands how fragile human emotions are.

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Nicole Valentine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Doyle

Licensing lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Nicole. I have worked with her on opposing matters for the past several years and recently together as co-counsel. She is always well prepared, articulate and professional. Nicole is a true and zealous warrior for her clients."

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Jamie Silverstein

Licensing lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very bright, competent and she fights hard for her clients. She’s also a great communicator."

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John Thornton

Licensing lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred several nurses in trouble with the BRN (DUI, stealing medications, etc.) to Nicole - all of them have been happy with her representation and results. I've been impressed enough to refer other lawyers to her. She works well with other attorneys to achieve a result that is good both on the criminal front and the licensing front."

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Samuel Spital

Administrative law lawyer

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Jamie Silverstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Thornton

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Associate Attorney, Low McKinley Baleria, LLP

2013 - 2025

Managing Attorney of Professional Licensing Division, Goyette and Associates

2006 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, Ciummo & Associates

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Protection & Advocacy, Inc.

Associations

2016 - Present

National Council of Jewish Women

Member

2005 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2016 - 2018

National Council of Jewish Women

Board Member

Education

2005

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Northampton

Semester Abroad

Speaking Engagements

2023

Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Annual Convention What to Do When a Nurse is Caught Diverting Controlled Substances

2022

ASMN Annual Convention

What to Do When a Nurse is Under Investigation

Languages

English

Activity

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