Nicole Valentine

Nicole Valentine

also known as Nicole Mullikin

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 20 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 20 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

170 Client Reviews

Showing 81 - 85 of 165 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Kirk | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Choice!!

Nicole was great!! She was kind & professional. Kept me up to date on everything. It was a long process but well worth it. Presented case very well with a positive outcome. Would use again for sure.

Posted by Heather | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A wonderful attorney!!!!

I am leaving this review for anyone out there who needs an attorney that will help do everything in her power to achieve the best outcome possible! I am so grateful and overly excited that Nicole was able to get me a public reproval!!! I was so afraid I was going to be put on probation for 3 years....... but having Nicole as my lawyer, that didn't happen! She was professional, sympathetic, understanding, knowledgeable, caring, and available to talk/always calls back. Nicole also has a great sense of humor, kept me laughing, especially at times when I really needed it! I highly recommend Nicole to anyone and everyone! Nicole- I can not think you enough for everything! You have forever changed my life!

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Courteous, and Efficient- BEST YOU COULD ASK FOR

Nicole Valentine was such a major help when it came to my case. I was involved in a DUI and needed a letter from her to advocate for me. With her help, it got down to wet/reckless and she was even kind enough to help me settle my case with my licensing agency to reduce the conditions of the probation.... She does a great job explaining what you need to know and what to do and very helpful with whatever questions you need. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs help with their license

Posted by Angelica | February 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Good advocate!

I’m so happy that I chose Ms Valentine to represent me on my petition for license reinstatement. I had 3 different lawyers and wish that I found her first! Im so grateful for her as she took my case even though it was like a last minute change of counselor/attorney. She answered all my questions, con...cerns and is very knowledgeable of nursing license matter! She made the hearing experience less stressful! Most importantly, Ms Valentine made me feel that she truly cares for my situation and that she advocated the best possible outcome for my case.

Posted by Whitney | February 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Case closed thanks to Nicole

Nicole represented me when I had a nursing investigation. She told me what to expect, helped me every step through the process, and as a result my case was closed with no further action. I am very glad I chose to have her as my representation. She even flew to my home town for the interview. Then aft...er a year of not hearing anything from the board, she reached out to them to find out my case was closed. So I was finally able to put it behind me. Thank you Nicole!

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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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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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