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

170 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 42 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 ...recommend Nicole to any RN!

Posted by Heather | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Not as great as I thought

I do not recommend hiring this attorney. I Had 2 conversations with this attorney that was very unprofessional. I spent $4,000 for two conversations and for her to send one email to The DAG With a deal right above from me loosing my license and stipulations that weren’t related to me. As I switched f...rom an inexperienced attorney with their firm to her it took approximately a month for her to contact me and she missed two meetings. They waited a month before my hearing to submit documents. No lawyer told me what to expect in by situation leaving me blinded the entire time. She kept asking me for documents she needed that I sent to the previous attorney last year who is her colleague. And also asking for documents that would put my current job in jeopardy. She did not fight for me and it seems like I was another case out of $4000. Luckily I found a way more experienced and empathetic attorney who took my case and fought for me. It sucks that I lost $4000 and was misguided by Rn guardian and goyette.

Nicole Valentine

Replied last March 12, 2021

Lawyer confidentiality obligations prevent me from responding to the assertions in this post. I am very proud of my track record of client satisfaction and favorable results.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 anonymous | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI --> Wet Reckless and Citation and Fine from BRN

At the end of 2019, I was arrested for drunk driving. A few days later I retained Nicole for her services as she was recommended by a close friend. My BAC was 0.129 via blood and she was able to negotiate the DUI to a Wet Reckless with a ONE year informal probation order. I did one day of Sheriff ...Work Project and the three month DUI education class which I did over Zoom during the SAH order due to COVID. Within 30 days of conviction, the Wet Reckless was reported to the BRN and today, I received a Citation order from the BRN with a fine of $750. Nicole advised me to do CE pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse as well as have work performance evaluations as all of this was part of the mitigation packet that was submitted to the DA and BRN. This was the very result that Nicole predicted as she has done this was a very long time and she is knowledgeable in what she does. I could not thank her enough. If you're a RN in crisis for whatever reason and will be dealing with the BRN, please do yourself a favor and retain Nicole for her 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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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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