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 31 - 35 of 35 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Maunish | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Public Reproval

Nicole is a very knowledgeable attorney. She helped me get a public reproval from the Board of Registered Nursing. My case was a DUI, excessive alcohol 0.24%. I did everything she asked me to do and without her knowledge, I would be sitting here possibly without a nursing license or the hassle of pro...bation for one mistake. I highly suggest Nicole. She saved my career.

Posted by Kristen | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Hire Nicole Valentine

Nicole Valentine was extremely knowledgeable and professional in her expertise in legal law matters. She helped me tremendously with maintaining my professional license and keeping my job. Through working with her she did everything possible to strive for the best possible outcome. I was very plea...sed with her concerns in my matter at hand and her thoroughness in her work. I definitely recommend Nicole should you find yourself needing to retain a lawyer. Great work Nicole.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Thank you, Nicole! You saved my license!

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.

Posted by Sarah | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Care during Crisis

Mrs Valentine got the job DONE!! She was carrying and non-judgemental. She was always available when I needed her, even if it was just to ask silly questions. She helped keep me calm during the most fearful time of my life!! I hope to NEVER have to utilize her services again, but if I do, I know I wi...ll be in excellent hands. She knows the law, and fights for her clients. All with a precious smile on her face.

Posted by Jonathan | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A Compassionate Lawyer

Atty. Nicole Valentine is an expert in her own field and consistently showed respect and compassion from the beginning to the end. I was a wreck in the beginning but Nicole pulled me out of my messy life and gave me hope that she will fight for me - and she did! I am slowly rebuilding my life and I a...m not sure where I am right now if Nicole didn't provide her legal expertise and compassionate approach to see me through. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs legal service. She is not only an expert in her own field but she cares and understands how fragile human emotions are.

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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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