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
...
+ 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 16 - 20 of 70 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Chris | December 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Her effective recommendations and extensive local expertise secured the best outcome in my case.

I was represented by Jennifer Watkins in a 2023 DUI case in Boulder County and I cannot express how grateful I am for her outstanding legal expertise and unwavering support throughout the entire process. Jennifer has a great understanding of the local courts and judges. Her experience with Boulder...'s legal system and judges not only instilled confidence in me but also played a pivotal role in shaping my expectations for the proceedings. One of the standout qualities that set Jennifer apart was her unparalleled availability and responsiveness. At every stage of the legal process, she promptly addressed my concerns and provided thoughtful responses to all my questions. Her accessibility not only reassured me but also demonstrated her commitment to ensuring that I felt informed and supported throughout the journey. Jennifer's effectiveness in formulating recommendations to mitigate my sentence were truly impressive. She approached my case with a unique perspective, offering innovative solutions that went beyond the conventional legal strategies. Her recommendations undoubtedly played a crucial role in achieving what I now consider to be the best possible outcome for my case. In the end, Jennifer Watkins secured a sentence that exceeded my expectations. Her counsel, combined with her tenacity and dedication to my case, resulted in a resolution that I believe is truly favorable. I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Watkins to anyone in need of a highly skilled and compassionate legal advocate. Her professionalism, experience, and commitment to her clients make her an exceptional attorney.

Posted by Colin | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you, Jennifer!

Jennifer Watkins helped me navigate a very trying, emotional, and painful time of my life. She fought, advocated and genuinely cared about my well being. I was looking at jail time and having my life upended. Jennifer Watkins got me a sentence that was better suited to the crime and helped me rebuild... my life. I am forever thankful for her guidance and advocacy. Thank you, Jennifer!

Posted by Aubrey | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Extremely Competent and Professional!

I experienced my first DWAI. There are not enough words to express my gratitude toward Jennifer Watkins. I did a ton of research and reading reviews of lawyers before finding Ms. Watkins. I called her, and she answered immediately, and she spent quite a bit of time on the phone with me explaining the... process and getting the details of my case. Not only that, but I was treated with respect and I felt that she genuinely cared about me and my case. During court, she put me at ease, and got me the best possible outcome. She really goes above and beyond to advocate for her clients. Jennifer is available to answer any questions I had, and she educated me on so many levels of what I needed to be mindful of with moving forward with my life following this event.  After my case, she even helped with follow-up questions and advice. I confidently would recommend Jennifer Watkins of Watkins Law Firm as your DUI Attorney. She is extremely competent and professional. Thank you, Jennifer, for your kindness. I'm so grateful for all you did for me and my family. I sincerely appreciate it!

Posted by Curtine | April 21, 2022 | Domestic Violence

Stellar Human in Serious Legal Circumstances

It's really challenging to find an attorney that 1) you trust, (2, has the experience, 3) does is because they care. I do not subscribe to those who manipulate the system - it comes back to bite - unquestionably, and the attorney does not care. Jennifer's note in her bio is very real - "ability to g...ive her clients adequate time, resources, and attention needed for their cases". I have worked with many attorneys. There are great, ethical attorneys, and there are attorneys who are in it for the money. This is not Jennifer Watkins. She really cares about her clients. Some of us may not be completely innocent, yet she is able to bring to light those factors that may impact the issue - hence thoughtfulness, dedication and compassion. I also work with Domestic Violence clients - being one myself. These issues are PARAMOUNT!! Folks don't get it until it h happens to them. There are people out there, like Jennifer who work to support us. Thank you Jennifer, for being there for us to help us sustain our facts and options. Many of us are SO grateful for your work and diligence in this field.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Client

After looking into quite a few attorneys and reviews, I decided to contact Jennifer Watkins Esquire in Boulder to help with a DUI citation. Boy, am I glad I did! She was extremely professional and helpful. Sometimes, even calling me just to see how I was doing. Going through a DUI can be very stressf...ul. She was almost always available to take my call or email. Incredibly quick responses if she was wasn’t immediately in the office. Her rates were very reasonable. I was confident from the start she would get the best result possible with my impossible case. She gave me advice and directed me with options to give my case the best chance to succeed. I followed her recommendations and finished every last item. The end result was amazing. If you want a lawyer who goes above and beyond and really cares about her clients and results, she’s the one for you. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

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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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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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