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Nicole Valentine
also known as Nicole Mullikin
About Nicole
Biography
Conviction of a crime, or a medical malpractice lawsuit can result in adverse consequences to your employment and your professional license. The benefit to hiring an attorney like me is that I have experience with defending criminal, licensing, and medical malpractice lawsuits. I can fully advise you of any collateral consequences so that you can make an informed decision about your livelihood.
Please reach out for a free consultation so I can help you! I rarely check messages from Avvo, but you can find me on the State Bar website or look me up at my new firm by searching for Low, McKinley & Salenko.
I cannot guarantee results but I will fight to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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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Practice Areas
Administrative Law (88)
Criminal Defense (42)
DUI & DWI (40)
Lawsuits & Disputes (19)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (18)
Employment & Labor (12)
Expungement (8)
Licensing (8)
Health Care (4)
Litigation (3)
Medicaid & Medicare (3)
Drug Crime (2)
Aviation (1)
Federal Regulation (1)
Libel & Slander (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (135)
Advocacy (111)
Recommendation (76)
Practice Area Knowledge (67)
Professionalism (57)
Communication Style (50)
Responsiveness (41)
Compassion (37)
General Knowledge (35)
Character & Conduct (33)
Trustworthiness (22)
Cost of Services (21)
Staff & Support (11)
Punctuality (3)
Free Consultations (1)
Showing 11 - 15 of 40 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Pulled a rabbit out of a hat
Citation and fine achieved on a high BAC DUI. Was not expecting that one! Communicative and has an up front strategy to proactively defend and present a story to the BRN that helps them make an informed decision. I don't have a problem with substances, I am safe to practice ... Nicole Valentine was a...
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Hands down Amazing!
I received a DUI on New Years Day 2021. I thought my life was over not only was I afraid of loosing my LVN license I was also in a BSN program. From the first phone call with Nicole she assured me that I was not going to loose my license. After speaking with I felt the weight lifted off my shoulders....
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Teacher
Nicole Valentine did a great job providing a collateral consequence letter that helped reduce my DUI to a wet reckless. She also contacted Human Resources for me which helped make the process a lot less stressful. I appreciate the effort she made in protecting my teaching license.
Posted by AA | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Terrific attorney.
Nicole Valentine is a terrific attorney who got me the best possible outcome on my DUI case with the CA BRN. Against all odds, I was only issued a CITATION AND FINE!!! I couldn’t have been happier. If you’re in healthcare and are facing a DUI, Nicole Valentine is who you want on your case.
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Would hire in a heartbeat
After 30+ years as an RN with a spot free record I received a DUI and had to report this to the CBRN - Nicole worked tirelessly to assist me. She was supportive, kind and compassionate. She was able to help me settle my case with lowest level of discipline and allow me to continue working. I would ...
Nicole Valentine's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very bright, competent and she fights hard for her clients. She’s also a great communicator."
"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."
Samuel Spital
Administrative law lawyer
Jamie Silverstein
Criminal defense lawyer
John Thornton
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
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 WomenMember
2005 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
National Council of Jewish WomenBoard 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
Legal Answers