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 - 18 of 18 reviews | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Posted by Mary | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Amazing and quick!

Nicole took a very frightening situation and handled it with efficiency. Before I knew it, I was done with the BRN. I recieved a fine and it was over. Grateful.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Guardian Angel

It was October of last year when I received a complaint about my license and I received a letter that they were investigating me for that and when an investigator on behalf of BRN contacted me through mail. I didn't know what to expect but I quickly googled/binged about ways to defend your self in an... investigation from BRN and I was so glad I found the RNGUARDIAN website and immediately sent an email to Jennifer Coalson-Perez. She responded to me in a timely manner and after that my case was assigned to Atty. Nicole Valentine. Immediately after that I was contacted by Atty. Nicole, heard my side of the story and from that point on I knew I was in good hands. She listened to my concerns, gave straightforward answers and allayed my fears. She was open, give me clear advice, and even if we haven't met up in person, I knew that she was fighting hard for me. From October 2016 to June 2017 was what I considered "stressful time" of my life thus far but she was there to give encouraging words and those words she said "I am here for you" means so much to me. She helped me construct my detailed statement to the board, gathered letter of recommendations from my peers and co-workers and kept me up-to-date with the latest development of my case. Then a surprise came from my mail on June 12, 2017. I came home from work, I was so tired but once I saw the letterhead of where that mail came from my heart was pounding so fast. I immediately read it and it was a citation and fine from the BRN worth $500.00. I immediately sunk to my knees in tears and let out a sigh of relief in the end because the "most stressful time of my life thus far" came to an end. I would recommend Nicole 100% to anyone who wants a kind of defense that will help save your career especially from the BRN CA-one of the toughest board in the land. And from what the others have said about her, from being a hero to an excellent attorney, she is the epitome of a guardian angel for me. Thank you RNGUARDIAN and most especially thank you Atty. Nicole Valentine for that amazing experience that I had with you.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Helped me tremendously

Nicole was my lawyer for a case with the nursing board. She was knowledgeable and effective. She was articulate at the hearing and managed to get me the very best possible outcome. I would highly recommend.

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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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