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 - 5 of 42 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Jose | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Get Nicole on your Side

If you are on the edge or undecided on whether or not to have Nicole Valentine represent you before the BRN, please heed my advice and let her fight for you. My case was unique and it involved a criminal charge. If you do some research on your own, you'll see that--unfortunately--a common cause for a...ccusations against RN licenses are DUI's. However, this was not the case for me. The cookie cutter approach would not work. Given that, Nicole provided the utmost attention to my case and guided me along the way. What I appreciated is how she communicated as the case progressed. Never was she patronizing, pessimistic, or apathetic. She called it as she saw it, gave me real feedback & guidance, and worked diligently for me. The result she got for me was nothing short of a miracle. Again, from looking at cases similar to mine, I was already preparing for a worse but realistic result. Yet, with Nicole's help, I got the best outcome possible. I am beyond thankful to her for saving my career, my position, and my life. I repeat: get Nicole and your team, you won't regret it.

Posted by Mary | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BRN litigation

Nicole was amazing! My case went from investigation to accusation. Nicole and team worked tirelessly and got the whole thing dismissed. My license is free and clear thanks to her. Would definitely recommend

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney Ever! No License Discipline!

Nicole is hands down the best attorney I could have ever asked for! A couple years ago, I made a huge mistake and I was ultimately charged with a DUI. On top of the fact that I was extremely upset with myself over the whole situation and nervous about the court process, I was terrified about the idea... of my pharmacist license being disciplined and I had no idea what the next steps of my life would look like. I had worked so hard for so many years to become a pharmacist and I was terrified at the thought that I may have my license suspended/revoked. My criminal defense attorney, who was extremely helpful with the criminal proceedings, advised me to reach out to an experienced professional license defense attorney to help me with the licensing side of this process. That's when I reached out to Nicole -- the best decision I could have ever made for my case. Nicole handled my case with tremendous care and consideration, and she helped me SO much with every step of the process. Initially, Nicole wrote a collateral consequence letter for my criminal defense attorney, which ultimately helped get my case reduced to wet reckless driving! This was a huge initial success for the criminal proceedings, but there was still the licensing side to handle. After the final court hearing, Nicole then helped me compile all of the documents I would need and organized them into a packet that she sent to the pharmacy board in a very timely manner. If it weren't for Nicole and her amazing expertise in the matter, I would have been doomed at this point because there were a lot of different documents that needed to be sent and I honestly would not have even thought of some of them. After some time had passed, my case was ultimately dismissed and Nicole immediately helped me report the dismissal of my case to the pharmacy board. After what felt like an eternity of waiting, coupled with lots of anxiety and uncertainty, the case was ultimately closed and the end result was no discipline!!! This was the best news I could have ever received and I finally feel like I can breathe again! There were so many times throughout this process where I had questions, felt stressed, and didn't know what to do, and Nicole and her team were there for me every single time. To Nicole and the team at Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, thank you so much for everything! You guys are amazing! To anyone reading this, I HIGHLY recommend Nicole Valentine for your legal needs!

Posted by Valerie | November 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Nicole Valentine representation

Supportive and tough. Took time to come to Southern California. Great work recommend this service for reassurance and peace of mind during stressful times of investigation.

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Collateral Consequence Letter

I had the privilege of hiring Atty Nicole to craft a collateral consequence letter for my medical license. She collaborated seamlessly with my defense attorney, producing a powerful and compelling letter that played a crucial role in securing a case dismissal offer. I am deeply grateful for her un...wavering support and expert guidance throughout this process. Thanks to her efforts, I can now reclaim my life and focus on what truly matters: caring for my family and my patients. Atty Nicole, your dedication has made a profound difference in my life. May the universe always bless you for the incredible work you do. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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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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John Thornton

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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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