Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I first wrote a review for Nicole Valentine on AVVO on May 24, 2024, after she delivered life-changing news that lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I had been falsely accused, and thanks to Nicole and her incredible assistant Vanessa Fernandez, I was removed from the Medi-Cal exclusion list, something I never thought would happen. They fought hard for me and made me feel safe during one of the scariest times of my life.
Now in 2025, I’m in another case and being blamed again for something I did not do— then being wrongfully terminated to silence me from a hospital that was unsafe. I didn’t hesitate to retain Nicole again. I texted her and within minutes, she responded. That message alone calmed my anxiety. Nicole always makes me feel seen and supported, even when everything around me is falling apart.
I had the privilege of meeting Nicole in person on March 19, 2025. The BRN wouldn’t do a Zoom call, so she showed up in person. She spoke to me for over an hour beforehand, not just prepping me, but giving me full transparency. Nicole doesn’t sugarcoat, but she gives you hope. She’s the kind of attorney who truly understands what’s at stake, especially for someone like me, a single mom of 4 going through a custody battle and financial hardship. I’ve tapped out my savings, my emergency fund, my 401K, everything. And still, I would hire her again (lets hope that I would not need to) and again because she’s worth it all (I would just have to figure out how to get the money to hire her).
Nicole may not answer every text or email immediately, but that’s because she’s in court, in hearings, in battle, literally fighting for people like me. That’s what makes her rare. And when she can’t get back to you right away, Vanessa is always there. She’s warm, responsive, and helps you breathe when you’re panicking.
Nicole called me recently with an update, and I was barely holding it together. She said something I’ll never forget: “No, don’t be like that. You’re going to be okay.” And I believed her. I cried after we hung up because I finally felt protected and not alone. I’m seeing a therapist. I’m on medication. I’m trying to stay strong. But this fight is terrifying. I didn’t harm anyone. I didn’t kill anyone. I didn’t deserve this. And Nicole knows that. My hearing is in January 2026, and I don’t know what will happen, but I’m holding on to my faith in God and my faith in Nicole.
Nicole and Vanessa, thank you for standing by me, for believing in me, for fighting for me. I pray for you both every single day. You are saving lives, not just careers, but actual lives. If you’re reading this and you’re scared about your license, please do what I did. Retain Nicole Valentine. She will not let you go through it alone. Nicole and Vanessa— Thank you so much! The fight is not over… yet— But I am safe with you.
