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 Andrew | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hiring Jennifer was the best decision I could have made after getting my DUI charge

Hiring Jennifer was the best decision I could have made after getting my DUI charge. My situation was especially difficult even though it was a first offense as I blew a .224 and had an extremely convincing case going against me. She was willing to take the time to explain my situation to me in detai...l so that I knew what I was facing and everything I needed to do to get the best possible outcome from a tough situation. I could tell she put in a lot of effort a long the way working with the DA to get me minimum sentencing. The particular judge and DA I had were especially strict on this kind of issue, and long story short she was able to get minimum penalty on all counts, and even got my fines deferred to help save some money! So in a way, you could say she paid her own fee with that! Most importantly, I felt like I was getting her full attention and effort along the way and during court day. Some attorneys tend to juggle too many cases at once, but with Jennifer I felt like I had her full attention, care, and effort which I think ultimately led to the best possible results in my case.

Posted by Robert | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beyond any and all expectations!

My experience having Jennifer represent us was refreshingly unlike any other I've had working with an attorney. Jennifer was clearly expert in her knowledge of the law, and very savvy in her understanding of how to navigate and manage judicial process and the legal system in order to achieve the be...st possible outcome for us, her clients. In addition to being an effective and highly competent attorney, we found her to be an enlightened and compassionate person. Her kind humanity and support were invaluable to us as we dealt with the ardous impact of being ensnared in the legal system.

Posted by Jessica | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

There every step of the way.

Jennifer Watkins was a huge resource to me from the very first time we spoke on the phone. Her knowledge and experience handling DUI cases specifically in Colorado became apparent immediately. As someone who had never had a DUI before, facing the increasingly severe court system seemed nearly impossi...ble. However, Jennifer worked with me to navigate the legal landscape and guided me through the entire process. She made me feel like I was her only client in the way she handled my case with so much skill, care and attention to detail. She was always available to answer any questions I had before, during and even after my case. Jennifer made my situation less scary and overwhelming and successfully helped me achieve the best possible outcome in my case. I highly recommend attorney Jennifer Watkins.

Posted by Michael | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Lawyer whose got your back

Hiring Jennifer Watkins was one of the best decisions I made after I got my DUI. She has been working in the Boulder/surrounding areas for almost 20 years, and she knows all of the specific laws and about who works those districts. She is dedicated, hard-working, and dependable. She was always str...aight-forward with me, and her advice comes from years of experience. With her advice, I requested a DMV hearing and that the arresting officer be present. When the officer failed to show up, I wont that hearing automatically. That means I got to keep my license when I should have lost it. Then, when we got a DA who was trying to give me harsh penalties (30 days in jail), she postponed the court date, which eventually led to a new DA taking over my case. She pushed the new DA until he agreed to drop the charges of DUI to DWAI, and drop the charges of Reckless Driving to Weaving. This greatly reduced the amount of fine, alcohol classes, probation, and community service that I would be court mandated. Also, under her guidance, I was able to persuade the judge not to sentence me to jail. Lastly, getting the Reckless Driving bumped down to Weaving kept the amount of points on my license under 12, which means that I get to keep my license and the right to drive. She was able to save my license twice, keep me out of jail, and minimize the penalties that I was served. To anyone considering hiring her, I strongly recommend that you do, because not only will she fight for you, she is a genuinely good person who enjoys helping people who make a mistake.

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding out-of-state representation!

Jennifer did an absolutely excellent job representing me! I do not live in Colorado and was very worried and stressed about the whole process. She was able to calm my nerves, inform me of every item I had concerns about (no matter how seemingly insignificant), and ultimately I had the greatest outc...ome I could have hoped for! I enthusiastically recommend her services if ever you should need such legal help.

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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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