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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Health Care

Posted by Luke | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Outstanding attorney, overall!

I am enthusiastically, recommending Nicole Valentine as a very professional and brilliant attorney for physicians dealing with the Medical Board. She helped me reach a settlement that was much better than I had hoped for. She worked tirelessly with the state Attorney General’s office to make sure th...at I received fair treatment. She also helped me reduce my cost recovery amount in half! I will forever be grateful for her extremely professional and incredibly thorough approach to my case. You definitely need Nicole Valentine to represent you in your case!

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Exceptional service!

I first contacted Nicole needing a letter of consequence for my case. I have no doubt that the exceptional letter she wrote on my behalf was instrumental in my winning my nursing case. If you are in need of a smart, highly knowledgeable nursing attorney to represent you, I couldn’t be more pleased ...and recommend Nicole’s representation 110%!!

Posted by Julia | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Super Star Legal Genius

Nicole has been a true partner and ally through this whole process. She is wonderfully knowledgeable and a go getter. She was not afraid to advocate for me and the wait on certain aspects for my benefit. Like any genius she has so much knowledge, experience and expertise it was difficult at times ...for me to try to even grasp. When asked she was so kind and patient with me and slowed it down and communicated with me to ease my anxiety. She above and beyond accomplished OUR goals (she made me feel like a part of a supportive team). Her office is very polite and prompt. I would and will recommend Nicole valentine to anyone in the health care field needed legal guidance.

Posted by Michelle | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Grateful

I hired Nicole to help me with reinstatement of my professional license. I needed someone with experience with Administrative hearings as my original hearing with a criminal defense lawyer didn't go good at all. I found Nicole and she was great, she explained and knew the process and I felt very p...repared of what to expect. I got the best outcome ever! I didn't think it was possible but it happened! I couldn't have gone through it without her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who has any type of accusation from the Board of Nursing. My advice after this experience is Don't try to do it alone or with a lawyer that does not have experience.

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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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