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 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Luke | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding attorney, overall!

I am enthusiastically, recommending Nicole Valentine as a very professional and brilliant attorney for physicians dealing with the Medical Board. She helped me reach a settlement that was much better than I had hoped for. She worked tirelessly with the state Attorney General’s office to make sure th...at I received fair treatment. She also helped me reduce my cost recovery amount in half! I will forever be grateful for her extremely professional and incredibly thorough approach to my case. You definitely need Nicole Valentine to represent you in your case!

Posted by Heaven | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You will never find a better lawyer then her.

My case was very unique. She fights for you but you have to be open and tell her what you know. That way she doesn’t get any surprises during court. Her staff is wonderful as well trust them with their help. You don’t always have to talk to her everyday. Do they paperwork they ask of then she will ...call you and go over everything with you. She will sound mean but it’s to prepare you for how the other lawyer will talk to you. But she is wonderful. She WON my case and it was dismissed. Remember this is your license so you have to put in the work as well with what they ask you to do. She is wonderful at getting the other side to trip over their words. I would use her again. Once again my case was very unique, it was a full three days of court. The judge even said it’s something she has never seen. So my lawyer Nicole worked hard to prove all the lies the family was saying. She is worth the money.

Posted by Lucas | September 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Medical Board Accusation

Nicole did an outstanding job negotiating my settlement with the Attorney General's office after my accusation by the medical board. I was extremely happy with the result. She is an amazing negotiator and attorney overall.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

License Issue

Nicole did great work! I glad that i found Nicole online, shes help me to take care of the license issue, Nicole on top of my case, great communication even on her vacation shes took time to meet on sheduled meeting with the judge, my case been dissmissed. Thank you Nicole you are the best!

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Lawyer

I signed up with RN Guardian for my license defense because I know I might need their services later. When the time came, I requested that Atty. Nicole Valentine represent me to disclose my conviction to the BRN. I received an Accusation and Nicole Valentine was on top of everything BRN related. It ...was a very stressful moment for me, but she gave me the reassurance that she will do everything to get the best possible outcome. Nicole was very professional, knowledgeable, prompt and always available through phone or email. She explained the process to me and gave me a list of everything I needed to do. It was overwhelming at first and sometimes I felt like giving up, but Nicole was always there to guide me and boost my spirits. She is an excellent lawyer, advocate and determined to get positive results. At last, the BRN approved the probation that Nicole negotiated for. She saved my career! Truly she is my heaven-sent guardian angel! Thank you, Atty. Nicole Valentine, I am forever grateful.

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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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Jamie Silverstein

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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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