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

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Posted by Richard | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Hire Jennifer

After moving to Colorado from Florida, I found myself in a bind when I was charged with a DUI of a high BAC (over .2). I had never been criminally charged before, and I didn't really know where to turn. As many of you reading these reviews did, I contacted 10+ attorneys that would represent me in Wel...d County. The majority of them seemed as if they were more interested in money rather than my individual case or well being. It took one conversation with Jennifer to know that I was going to retain her as my representation. She was straight forward with what I could likely expect as the outcome of my case, and she was comforting every step of the way. It is quite apparent that she is well respected throughout the area by both judges and DAs. After retaining her, she recommended a list of things to begin (character witness statements, Level II Alcohol Education, etc) that would help my appearance in front of the judge and to the DA. Ultimately, Jennifer was able to negotiate a plea deal with the DA that would give me the minimum sentencing as required by law - despite him originally wanting me to spend a month in jail. The judge, with Jennifer's help, also suspended court fees and gave me the minimum requirements by Colorado law in terms of probation and useful public service. I would highly recommend Jennifer for any situation that you may find yourself in that requires legal representation. While I don't ever expect to find myself needing it again, she will be the first and only attorney I will contact if I do.

Posted by samantha | March 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

amazing lawyer and person!

where do I even begin! Jennifer was amazing to work with. she went above and beyond to fight for me. she was very attentive and on top of everything. she was very available when I needed to talk to her. was very up front about my case and the possible outcomes. She worked long hours talking with the ...da. She truly cares about you as a person not just a case or the money. she helped me in my personal life as well. she caught errors on the DAs part that would have changed my outcome. I would highly recommend her to any one I know.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate & Detail Oriented, Jennifer will leave no stone unturned

I found myself in uncharted territory one evening and was absolutely terrified about what was going to happen to me after being pulled over and arrested for a DUI. My BAC was pretty high, increasing my chances for pretty severe sentencing. I called Jennifer and left a message. She called back right a...way and we spoke for an hour. She listened to me while I cried and she offered compassion and understanding but clearly explained what consequences I was facing. She gave me a list of things to do with a timeline explaining how they would benefit me. In the end, the judge read letters I'd procured as well as reviewed documents showing I was taking the charge seriously and she handed down a light sentence, considering my high BAC. It was the best we could have hoped for and I wouldn't have received it had I gone with the other attorney my friend referred me to. Yes, he was cheaper but in the long run, the charges would've been higher and I'd not have been relatable to the judge. Jennifer helped to humanize me to the courts. She coached me on what I needed to say and was with me every step of the way. When I received conflicting information from my alcohol counselor or the DMV, Jennifer was always able to explain the actual process and the way the law viewed the specifics. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat, although I hope to never have need of her services again!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Problematic DUI charge got knocked way down.

I was charged with DUI, an illegal u-turn, and failure to prove I had insurance, and to make matters worse I had negated the "Express Consent," inviting more problems. Jennifer Watkins talked me through everything and got the DUI knocked down to a DWAI while dropping all other charges. It was a huge... sigh of relief after such a terrible event. If you feel lost or worried, get her to help!

Posted by Erica | December 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Sincerely Excellent

I am posting my comment from Google again because I can't say enough how much I appreciate Jennifer Watkins' amazing work and dedication. If you want a true advocate who will consider the whole picture, rather than just the bare bones of your situation, you absolutely must pick Jennifer Watkins. ...Finding Jennifer has been a literal lifesaver. I believe her compassion is only surpassed by an expert and nuanced knowledge of law, as well as an intimate understanding of the system itself. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients to ensure the absolute best possible outcome. For me, she took a situation that I felt was too overwhelming to comprehend and turned it into something that is by far much less frightening and much more manageable than I ever thought possible. I personally could not recommend her enough.

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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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Heidi Anderson

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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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