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 11 - 15 of 41 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Courtney | November 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Nicole is awesome!!!

I initially contacted Nicole regarding an issue related to the Cali-Med exclusion list. She explained the entire process to me and listened intently to the details of my situation. I hired her immediately because she is an expert in dealing with situations like mine. She advised me of everything need...ed to make the best case for me and from my end the process was very easy. She was able to get me removed from the list and communicated with me throughout the entire process so I knew what to expect and when to expect it. She was great!

Posted by Joaquin | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

Nicole Valentine did an amazing job with my case. I had a felony on my record that was limiting my career, housing, employment, and time with my kids. Nicole not only had it dropped to a misdemeanor, but also expunged. From day one, Nicole made me feel that my case was just as important to her as i...t was to me. Her communication was timely, and was always available by text. I am so thankful that I found her online and that she was able to take my case. Thank you for helping me get my life back Nicole. I would recommend Nicole without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

GREAT OUTCOME FOR MY CAREER

My advice to anyone going through a license denial or any trouble at all with obtaining or keeping their License due to any circumstance. DO NOT HESITATE NICOLE VALENTINE WILL FIX IT. I had just finished Psych tech school (during pandemic of 2020) and had passed my licensing test , only to be told by... the board they were denying my license due to 3 passed misdemeanors. I had been finger printed to work at a state hospital as a student and got cleared as well as all my clinical sights and never had a problem with my background . I assumed it was all good and would get my license but that was not the case. I read Nicole Valentines reviews and was very impressed and I am not disappointed . She gave my case everything and was very good at emailing me/ calling me back if I had a question. She is very knowledgeable in her work as well as dedicated to her clients. She advised me to get everything expunged and put together an amazing mitigation packet for me. Now the BVNPT has dismissed the denial and now I am able to obtain my license . Me and my family are forever grateful for her services. Do not hesitate to hire her for representatio. It will be the smartest move to save your career. THANK YOU NICOLE !

Posted by Olivier | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Nursing license defense

My license was jeopardize after I made the mistake to trust a fellow RN. After some back and forth between my Lawyer Nicole. V and the Attorney general, I decided to let a judge hear my story and hopefully give me a chance of a fair trial/ after a long time in limbo not knowing what to do. Thank Ni...cole was so easy to talk today and always a phone away for all my questions and calls.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

I highly recommend Nicole!

Nicole went above and beyond to help resolve my case. She was attentive, very thorough, knowledgeable and understood my case well. She is very easy to speak with, not intimidating at all but rather reassuring. Should I ever need attorney services in the future, Nicole is definitely the person that I ...would go to for legal defense. I highly recommend her! Thank you so much Nicole! As I did not want to to settle with the Board for public reproval with the accusation of gross negligence, she supported me with my decision to push through with hearing and fight for full dismissal. Guess what? Our hearing is in two weeks but I just got a call from Nicole telling me that the CA Board of Nursing just withdrew the accusation filed against me!! Still in shock, she emailed me the official letter of withdrawal from the Board. Wow just like that! I can finally breathe and put this difficult ordeal behind me. Thank you so much Nicole! You are a career/life saver! I’m so grateful I retained you as my attorney. Keep up the good work!

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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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