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 anonymous | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, Friendly, Highly Knowledgeable in Law, Affordable.

Statement of Affirmation and Recommendation: Date: June 2021 I was represented by Ms. Jennifer Watkins in Lakewood, Denver roughly 11 yrs. ago for a DUI/DWAI Offense. (Ms. Watkins Saved my license [To which I’m very Grateful] and was Extremely Professional, Affordable, and Kind). I made a ...Massive Mistake and Ms. Watkins was able to help me out of the legal hole I was in with my DUI/DWAI Charge. My license was Saved due to her Vast Knowledge of the Laws for DWAI’s in Colorado. Ms. Watkins was able to explain to the DMV Judge and the arresting Officer that protocol hadn’t been followed by the arresting Officer and thus my license shouldn’t be revoked. (This can be a very daunting and very intimidating task to carry out for the untrained non-professional). Ms. Watkins had the scenario under complete control, I was Grateful for this as well because I wouldn’t have been able to carry out such a task in such a Strong and Thorough manner. Furthermore, I Myself, would have never known that protocol had been violated in my arrest without her Expert Examination and Analysis of the Law. I highly recommend Ms. Jennifer Watkins if you have a DUI/DWAI case and find yourself in need of Legally Sound Advice and Strong, Thorough, Affordable Representation in the Lakewood, Denver, Boulder area. Date: June 2021

Posted by Paul | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI and ancillary charges

I was arrested and charged with a DUI and ancillary charges April of 2020. That moment changed so many things in my life and like most, I immediately began my search for legal counsel. The day I was released from a rural county jail in CO I called an attorney out of Denver. That attorney talked a ...lot about his fees and struck me as a guy in it mostly for the money. My second call right after the first was to Watkins law after seeing the quality reviews and I won’t’ forget how surprised I was minutes into the conversation that I was actually speaking to Jennifer herself. Like all the other reviews testify Jennifer understands that there are real people on the other side of the phone. She set me at ease from the first phone call and we continued through many months of rescheduled court dates because of COVID. About 6 months in the DA offered a deal that I thought was good enough to accept but Jennifer did not recommend the deal and encouraged me to wait for a better one. In the end Jennifer was right and she worked a deal that was better than I expected. I recommend Jennifer Watkins counsel as I think she’s quite fairly priced for the high level of service she’ll provide.

Posted by Christopher | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Very happy client

I was involved in a vehicle accident and Jennifer and her staff have gone above and beyond to help me with my situation. Her knowledge and kindness are of the upmost degree, and with Her confidence and guidance throughout the whole process I received the best possible outcome with my case. Her dedica...tion, professionalism, and compassion are unmatched and I would highly recommend her if you are looking for representation.

Posted by Tulasi | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best Attorney

I was involved in a minor accident while driving under influence of alcohol. I was charged with three cases DUI, DUI per se and reckless driving originally. I approached Ms. Jennifer as my brother referred her. She listened to all the story and answered all my questions. Through out the whole per...iod, she replied to all my emails and phone calls promptly. She is very much available and had lot of patience to answer all sorts of my questions. By following her instructions, we were able to win the DMV hearing which is our first win. Due to which I am able to drive the car with out any restrictions . I requested her to postpone my court hearings multiple times due to personal reasons and she helped me in all instances. She is very much supportive and understanding. Finally, She helped me dismiss all those cases and reduced it to the lowest possible charge which is DWAI. Also, helped me get the minimum possible probation period. She knows the boulder justice system very well. Overall, I am very much happy to have her as my attorney and I would recommend her strongly. She is very kind, helpful and an excellent human being.

Posted by Matt | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend!

I contacted Jennifer after a DUI and I was a mental wreck. She helped with my anxiety the first time I talked with her. She demonstrated a knowledge of not only the legal ramifications but first hand insights into the court system in Boulder and what I would be going through. This was a second offens...e for me and I was facing straight jail, work-release or home monitoring at the discretion of the judge and prosecutor. We had several delays because of covid, and even after working on a plea deal that a new prosecutor challenged was able to get me the best possible outcome of home monitoring. I probably would have lost my job if I would have had either of the other two outcomes. She stayed focused, kept me informed and guided me through the whole process professionally and with empathy and her help was greatly appreciated. Not your typical attorney! Thanks!

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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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