Jennifer Cristina Watkins

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Jennifer Cristina Watkins

also known as Watkins Law Firm

5.0
276 reviews
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 26 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

4450 Arapahoe Ave #100, Boulder, CO

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About Jennifer

Biography

Top Rated, experienced and compassionate DUI and Domestic Violence Criminal Defense attorney will tenaciously defend your rights and take the time to answer your questions. Call Now! 720-605-9702

Top Rated, experienced and compassionate DUI attorney will tenaciously defend your rights and take the time to answer your questions. Call Now! 720-605-9702

Top Rated, experienced and compassionate Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense attorney will tenaciously defend your rights and take the time to answer your questions. Call Now! 720-605-9702

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 65%

Experienced, skilled and compassionate defense with a proven track record. Call when you are charged with DUI, DWAI, DUID and other traffic charges.

27 years | 3,000 cases

65%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 15%

Experienced, skilled and compassionate defense with a proven track record. Call when you are charged with domestic violence.

27 years | 500 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 8
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Watkins

4450 Arapahoe Ave #100, Boulder, CO, 80303

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Jennifer Cristina Watkins's Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 121 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I was represented in the best possible way with the very best possible outcome!

Jennifer Watkins is a very experienced, well educated, compassionate, and skilled DUI lawyer. I was extremely fortunate to have her represent me. Never having had any interactions with the law before and having a pretty serious set of charges against me, Jennifer was able to create a case that allowe...d me to fully accept what I had done and to find a way to step forward into a new life after the accident. She really cares about her clients, she is worth every penny that she charges and I have recommended her to anyone I have heard was in need of a fantastic DUI lawyer. She is extremely through and competent in regards to her work, she is honest and trustworthy and that is something so special when dealing with the vulnerability and shame that can come from a situation like this. I will end by saying that I highly recommend her to anyone needing a great DUI lawyer! I can only imagine that all her clients feel very well taken care of, well informed, and talked straight to, she doesn't mess around. The fact that she is kind and empathetic is a real gift and makes the whole process that much easier to move through and have a successful outcome no matter what the circumstances.

Posted by Andy | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer, Beyond Expectations

Jennifer represented me for my DUI case and went beyond all my expectations. She was always available for discussing my case and helped with each and every step of the process. I received the minimum sentences across the board. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who would like to be rep...resented by the best DUI lawyer in Boulder.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

So, so highly recommend Jennifer at Watkins Law Firm

I called several attorneys after my DUI arrest, and I decided that Jennifer was the best attorney to work with because she was professional, personable, caring, competent, and knowledgable. She took the time to explain what I was facing, what the likely outcomes were, and what she had seen before.... She wanted me to know that I had the option to choose the attorney that I felt was best for me, and she was clear about what payment would look like (both directly to her and for other expenses involved with a DUI). Some of the most difficult parts of the DUI arrest for me weren't directly related to my time in court, but about knowing what paperwork to complete when and where to file it, what the letters I received meant, the process for losing/reinstating my license, and understanding how to get to the end of this process as quickly as possible. She went above and beyond to lay all of this out for me so specifically, and her advice proved to be on point and unbelievably helpful. In the end, I received the lowest sentence that I could have in my situation, and Jennifer specifically helped make a crushing, terrifying, and stressful situation as painless as it could be.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Experienced Lawyer

Jennifer was very kind, above all realistic, and supportive and handled my case with much care and dexterity. She avoided a DUI conviction by properly managing the facts of the case and expertly negotiating with the DA. She was sharp and outlined the steps I had to take clearly and communicated with ...me promptly throughout. I would highly recommend this DUI attorney.

Posted by Stephen | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Saved me from one of the darkest times in my life

I was arrested for my first DUI in early April, and my mind went to the worst possible places—potentially losing my job, my money, and the respect of my friends, family, and self. After calling my parents back in Illinois and letting them know about my arrest and opening up about my own alcohol probl...ems, my dad encouraged me to research lawyers in the area to help with my case. I called a couple lawyers for consultations the next day, and I wasn’t really sold on any of them. Having just been arrested and facing several thousand dollars in fines and possible jail time, I needed someone who was not only on my side, but someone who took the time to understand my situation and would be willing to help me through the long and difficult process of recovering from a DUI. I remember calling Jennifer Watkins in the car of my school parking lot to schedule a consultation, and I knew within our initial phone call that I wanted to hire her. She took time out of her busy schedule to talk to me for nearly an hour. She was caring and compassionate as she listened to me talk about my situation and my personal problems that led to the DUI in the first place. The other lawyers I talked to seemed to be more interested in winning another case, and while I’m sure Jennifer wanted to win for me too, the main thing that sold me on her was that she genuinely cared about my life and wanted to see me recover from this mistake. I met with her the following week for a more official consultation and we ended up talking for a couple hours. Again, she was compassionate and understanding, but she did not sugar-coat my situation. I knew, because of my high BAC, that I was looking at high court fines, probation, a lot of community service, multiple hours of mandatory therapy, and potential jail time. I understood that, but she assured me that she’d do everything in her power to minimize my punishments. I hired her, trusting that she would be there for me every step of the way. Fast forward a couple months later to my court hearing, and she helped me walk away with just the minimums, no jail time, and many of my fees waived (pending successful completion of probation). I’m very thankful for that, but what I really love about Jennifer is that she is always available via email for any questions I may have. Whether it's a serious question about my case or a trivial question about license reinstatement paperwork, she never fails to respond within 24 hours. If it weren’t for her, I would have crumbled underneath the added stress and anxiety that comes with a DUI, but she was able to help me maintain a level head the entire time. Fast forward a couple months later to today, and I am happy to say that this experience has given me a much-needed wakeup call and has provided the opportunity for me to make some serious changes in my life. I have been alcohol-free since the arrest (almost five months now), I have grown closer with certain friends, co-workers, and family members who have supported me throughout the arrest, and I feel like a much stronger and more responsible person. I owe much of that to Jennifer Watkins and her support throughout what has been one of the darkest points in my life. I would definitely hire her again, but I don’t plan on getting another DUI, so the best I can do is recommend her to anyone else who may find themselves in this situation in the future.

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Jennifer Cristina Watkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heidi Anderson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a very dedicated and hard-working attorney with a heart and compassion that is not often seen in other attorneys. She has a way of easing the fears of her clients, and her demeanor is very reassuring to them that she will get them through their legal problems."

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Scott Rubin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Watkins is a very knowledgeable and detailed DUI/DWAI and criminal attorney. She works tirelessly on the clients behalf in every case, keeping clients well informed of all the ins and outs of the process and what they can expect. She is very aggressive in her representation on her clients behalf and is always focused on getting the absolute best result possible. Moreover, she is very empathetic to her clients and available to clients for a quick response as to their questions and concerns. I have seen her knowledge and abilities in action many times and wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Watkins."

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DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Best of 2015 Award, Thumbtack

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Watkins Law

2000 - 2000

Attorney, Colorado State Public Defender's Office

1997 - 1998

Externship, District Attorney Offices

Associations

2000 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Boulder County Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Queens University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Boulder County Young Democrats

Panel Discussing Crime- Young Democrats of Boulder

Publications

1999

Denver University Law Review Denver Law Review

1998

Denver University Law Review Denver Law Review

Languages

English

French

Activity

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