Nicole Valentine

In March of 2017 I was driving home from San Francisco and was pulled over for speeding; As soon as I saw those lights in my rear view I knew I was in trouble, as I had been drinking. I was arrested, booked, and charged with a DUi; the entire time I was there all I could think about was how my life ...would change if I wasn't a nurse anymore. When I was released and picked up by my best friend (also a RN), she told me she had been researching all night, and found RN Guardian (RNG)! It was my priority to have a lawyer who understood how important it was to protect my RN license above all else. I spent the majority of the next day talking with Jennifer at RNG and crying. As soon as I was put in contact with Nicole (within 2 days), I immediately felt at ease. She helped me every step of the way and was always very very honest and realistic with me. March-Sept was the most stressful time of my entire life. I have never been in trouble for more than a speeding ticket! Never even had a detention growing up! Navigating the legal system would have been unrealistic for me, and I'm so lucky that I had Nicole and RNG on my side. I found out in September whilestanding on the curb at LAX with my best friend, (who has been with me since the lights started flashing), that I received a Cite and Fine from the BRN. I can tell you that we were jumping up and down and crying, and definitely making a scene! Without Nicole fighting for me and getting my DUI reduced to a Wet and Reckless (in a VERY strict jurisdiction), I honestly don't know where I would be. I cannot thank her enough for protecting my license and my sanity. Thank you Nicole and RNG!

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.

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.

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.