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

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4.9 /5.0

170 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Ashley B. | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Nicole is IMPECCABLE.

**Review for Nicole Valentine** Today, I received life-changing news from Nicole Valentine and her law firm that lifted an enormous weight off my shoulders. I was falsely accused of something that had nothing to do with patient care or harming anyone. To fund my nursing education, I started my own... business, and a competitor fabricated lies about me. In retaliation for addressing the issue legally, this competitor reported me to the BVNPT. Before retaining Nicole, I had another attorney who swindled me out of $7,500, provided wrong advice to surrender my license, and failed to inform me about the Medi-Cal exclusion list. Receiving that Medi-Cal letter broke my heart and shook me to my core, marking a very trying period in my life. When Nicole came into my life, we discovered that my previous attorney had done nothing to defend me or work in my favor; he was simply trying to extract money from me and close my case quickly without giving me proper options. Although this revelation was devastating, I had complete faith in Nicole and her team. Nicole Valentine is an exceptional attorney who does everything in her power to protect you, your license, and your livelihood. For every question and scenario I presented, she always had an answer and provided much-needed reassurance. She was a compassionate listener, understanding my situation fully. Her assistant, Vanessa, was equally incredible at communication, making the process seamless. I recently received the news that I was removed from the Medi-Cal exclusion list. I am deeply grateful to Nicole and her team for their relentless and aggressive efforts to defend me and restore my life. Despite the lengthy process, they never left my side. Nicole is a gem, and her approach as an attorney is unparalleled. I highly recommend Nicole Valentine and her exceptional law firm. My children and I are eternally grateful and will never forget how much she has helped us. If you need an attorney who will stand by you and do whatever it takes to help, Nicole Valentine should be your only choice. Nicole and Vanessa, I cannot thank you enough. Ashley B.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful attorney!

This firm is amazing! They were so quick to help me with my situation. I was in distress trying to get my case dismissed and they did that for me! Communication was excellent. Nicole Valentine, Jennifer and Marissa were all so helpful and resolved my case with ease. They were always there to answer m...y questions and comfort me during this tough time. Nicole was very professional and knew the right steps to take to handle my case. I am grateful that she helped me get my DUI expunged and now I can finally breathe. If you want help with your nursing or medical license, I HIGHLY recommend this firm. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Expunged and Reproval

I can’t say enough about Nicole and her team! From the very beginning of this horrendous experience, Nicole helped set me at ease with her expert counsel, immense experience, straight talk, and humanistic caring. She guided me with my options and played out all of the scenarios for me. She gave solid... advice on best course of action and told me everything I should have done beforehand to give us the best possible chance at minimizing impact. She dealt directly with the BRN and DOJ, taking a huge weight off of our family. Even her assistant was stellar, on top of communication, and was quick to respond. What an excellent team! She was able to secure a public reproval and expungement for the wet reckless case despite the BRN wanting probation. This would have forced me to undergo strict monitoring, restrict my schedule, and limit my ability to promote within my nursing career. It would have also made family life extremely difficult as the primary earner. Nicole was able to save not only my career, but my ability to provide for my family, as well as my ability to continue to help heal and serve our community. I simply couldn’t breathe if I couldn’t be a nurse! It is who I am to the core, I believe Nicole saw that, and worked diligently to ensure I could continue to fulfill my life’s purpose despite a terrible mistake and choice I made. Thank you so much Nicole and team for caring about my family and I and literally saving our lives! We will forever be indebted to you and eternally grateful!

Posted by Nell | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney

RN BSN CASE MANAGER/CARE COORDINATOR

Nicole was knowledgeable in the process of my case, available by email and phone for questions or comments I had; she was confident in her manner with dealing with a less than cooperative prosecutor; and ultimately was successful in the dismissal of my accusations. I would highly recommend Nicole for... defense with BRN accusations. Her staff with Goyette & Associates were also available and helpful when I called. They were responsive to my questions and requests to contact Nicole.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

100% RECOMMEND

I am a new grad RN and just obtained my nursing license around May last year. It was a very fulfilling time for me, I had a a lot to celebrate... until I celebrated a little too hard one night and got my first DUI just weeks after I passed my NCLEX exam. My world turned upside down and I had no idea ...how to handle it or get through it because I had never been involved with the law before until I came across RN Guardian and Nicole Valentine as one of their top lawyers to defend nursing licenses. I was referred to a DUI lawyer at first and miraculously got a reduced charge to “wet and wreck less”. After that was over Nicole Valentine helped me with my disclosure to the BRN. She walked me through the whole process and gave me clear instructions on submitting specific documents to her to successfully complete my disclosure. She had her colleagues reach out to me if she wasn’t in the office and made sure I had all my questions answered. Ms. Valentine and her team gave me a peace of mind knowing that this one mistake would not ultimately damage my career. She worked hard and reassured me that my case would be handled with care and that she would try her best to obtain the best outcome possible for my case, and that she did! I got a letter from the BRN just weeks after my final disclosure was submitted with my final outcome being a citation. No disciplinary action was taken against my nursing license. After almost a year dealing with my case, it has finally closed and I have RN Guardian and Nicole Valentine to thank for that. I would not have gotten through this stressful time without Nicole Valentine and her team. Thank you so much for lifting a HUGE weight off my shoulders! I’ll forever be grateful for your services.

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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

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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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