Nicole Valentine

27 Years old and got my first DUI. I was terrified of loosing my RN License especially cause my B.A.C. was so high. Nicole was realistic and honest with me explaining the severity of my situation. She was calm and collected and guided me through everything i needed to do and promised she would work ...her hardest for me. She had plenty of experience with cases similar to mine which comforted me. Nicole was sympathetic and understanding of my situation. She was never to busy for me anytime i had a question or doubts and fears about my case. Reasonable fees for the excellent work provided. I am glad to say I still have my RN License all thanks to her. I pray I never find myself in a situation like that again. But if I am ever in trouble, I Know I can count on NIcole Valentin RN Guardian at Goyette and Associates. Thanks and God bless you Nicole!

I am a nurse who got into deep legal trouble that not only threatened my license but also my freedom. I have never been more scared than I was the day I got a voicemail from a detective from the LA Sheriff’s Department. I knew why he was calling. I had already retained Nicole for the issues I woul...d be having with the BRN. I was a basket case and called her immediately. Nicole was honest with the possible outcomes but also explained to me things she could do to help improve the situation. I had multiple felony counts related to narcotics. Jail, if not prison, was potentially part of the equation. To make a long story short, in less than 6 months, I was being offered the sweetest diversion deal ever...no drug testing, no probation-only community service and a continuation of the treatment I was already receiving. I am a mother of 4. The idea of incarceration was very far off my ability accept. Nicole handled my case with not only with expertise but also with the best “bedside manner” a client could ever dream of. She held my hand through it all in the most compassionate nonjudgmental way. 6 months later I feel like I have my life back. I’m feeling stronger and better than ever and Nicole Valentine played no small part in that. I can not give her higher recommendations. I will truly forever be grateful to her.

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.

By the time I hired Nicole, I was depressed and overwhelmed with the previous ineptitude and incompetence of 3 other lawyers I had hired and fired and 7 consultations, not to mention the $10K+ I had already spent. The accusation against my RN license was for endangering public safety 4 years prior in... an auto accident. I had fallen asleep driving home after multiple night shifts. I also was taking prescription medication at the time which was considered reckless. The BRN was threatening to revoke my license and my previous lawyer had negotiated for probation and a hearing with the BRN where the ruling could go any which way. I fired him!! Thank God I did. Nicole listened to my concerns and suggestions for my defense and she agreed to and/or had the similar/better suggestions for my defense. Although she could not promise I would get a reproval, we took the steps necessary to make the best possible case to show the BRN that I should get one. Nicole was kind, patient, and respectful. Things you would expect someone working for you would be (not the case with the other lawyers). So if your gut is saying, I don't think my lawyer cares about me or has my best interest at heart--RUN! And hire Nicole! In the end, I got the best possible outcome. I kept my license, no probation just the reproval. Best of all, I have peace of mind and can continue to care for my patients without restrictions and the stigma attached to BRN punishments. The fine and lawyers fees are costly, but if you are able to read this review and hire Nicole first, you will save yourself so much money.

When I received a letter from the BRN about a complaint against my license, I was devastated! Being the breadwinner for my family, 7 months pregnant with my 2nd child and working a full-time job, I felt overwhelmed with stress! Especially since I was not aware that this had been brewing without my kn...owledge for the past couple of years! I immediately started searching for a lawyer and hired Nicole Valentine. She was an open-book from the first conversation I had with her, which was 1.5 hours long! That's unheard of! She thoroughly explained all aspects of the case. I am so thankful to her for being so patient with me. I would call her crying, worried about the outcome, and she would attentively listen to all my concerns. Not only did she handle my case professionally, but most importantly, her experience proved that she knew what she was doing. The 3 year probation that was initially ordered was dismissed and replaced with public reproval. She saved my license, my job, and most importantly, the right to practice as an RN as I rightfully deserve to do so! I highly advise all my fellow nurses out there who receive these devastating letters from the BRN to pick up the phone and connect with Nicole Valentine.