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 26 - 30 of 57 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Whitney | February 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Case closed thanks to Nicole

Nicole represented me when I had a nursing investigation. She told me what to expect, helped me every step through the process, and as a result my case was closed with no further action. I am very glad I chose to have her as my representation. She even flew to my home town for the interview. Then aft...er a year of not hearing anything from the board, she reached out to them to find out my case was closed. So I was finally able to put it behind me. Thank you Nicole!

Posted by Nell | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Danilo | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Peace of mind

Atty Nicole Valentine provided me a peace mind in times of my professional trial.

Posted by Linda | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Nicole is the STELLAR

Nicole stayed with me and worked through my complex case for over 4 years while the BRN dragged things out. She is the most competent Nursing attorney you will find. My case was not easy but she persisted. She knows the law and she understood the facts surrounding my case. More importantly, she b...elieved in me. Her representation of the facts was stellar and, because of her gift of being able to put things into logical perspective and paint a picture for the judge, the court was able to see the events that took place with clarity. Nicole is unbelievably amazing at orchestrating a theater of events for the court. That is where she is in her element and she really SHINES. My case was dismissed !! I cannot thank her enough.

Posted by Annie | May 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I am so grateful for Nicole Valentine!

Nicole Valentine handled my case with not only professionalism but empathy. From the consultation, she answered my questions thoroughly which helped with the anxiety surrounding my situation. When I hired her to handle the BRN aspect of my situation, the process of reporting to the BRN and everything... I needed to do was so streamlined due to her prompt responses to emails and phone calls. It was my first time getting in trouble with the law and she understood that I was terrified and absolutely mortified of the situation I had gotten myself into. In the end, I got a citation and fine for a DUI with an accident! This was honestly the best case scenario and I am extremely grateful for Nicole because I don't know what I would do if I wasn't able to be a nurse or work at the hospital that I currently work at anymore. I really wish I hired her for the DUI part of the situation, my DUI lawyer was nothing like Nicole. Thank you so much Nicole.

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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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