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 12 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

RN DUI

Nicole was absolutely amazing every step of the way. She got my DUI expunged in record time at 17months and saved my nursing license. I just wish I would have found her sooner.

Posted by Daniel. | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

5 STAR Excellent Lawyer !

Nicole, did an excellent job in helping me get my credentials reinstated. During the lengthy process of over a year, she made sure to stay on top of the whole process and keep me informed at every step, and ultimately prepared me for the final hearing and we obtained every goal I wanted. I highly rec...ommend her services to anyone needing a lawyer for employment related issues. The main work of the case was all done separately in different states, but as I mentioned her and her paralegal were very accessible to reach via phone call and always replied promptly to any email I sent within 24 hours. She is a reasonable and fair lawyer. She is knowledge, well-spoken, and knows what needs to be said and done to obtain the desired results. My highest praise I could say is that if I could go back in time, I would have hired her 10 years earlier to represent me to reinstate my credentials.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Professional and Powerful

Nicole helped me with a work problem I encountered and saved my permits from being cancelled. She listens well, is generous with her time, and is also emotionally supportive. She is direct and to the point. Just do what she says, even if it is uncomfortable for you. She knows the system, and wil...l work hard to get the best possible outcome for your situation. I really like her as a person and respect her as a lawyer. I highly recommend Nicole Valentine as an employment and labor lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Teacher

Nicole Valentine did a great job providing a collateral consequence letter that helped reduce my DUI to a wet reckless. She also contacted Human Resources for me which helped make the process a lot less stressful. I appreciate the effort she made in protecting my teaching license.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Saved my career!

I was met with a difficult situation which ultimately could have lost me my career and any chance at continuing my work elsewhere. Nicole explained everything to me both the pros and cons. I appreciated the honesty. She formed a great plan which resulted in the perfect ending. No hiccups along t...he way. I was stressed out over this entire scenario but my stress was for nothing because the result was more than I expected. Thank God for her help. I am so grateful she was there for me!!!

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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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