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 26 - 30 of 108 reviews | Recommendation

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 Otis | February 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney

An amazing attorney

just now Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value If you need an amazing attorney please call Jennifer Watkins at Watkins Law Firm. Very professional, prompt, thorough and especially just an amazing attorney. I was her client for awhile and the outcome would have been very differen...t if I would have had a different attorney. I was very happy with Watkins Law and their abilities. Please do not wait to call if you need an attorney

Posted by Thomas | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Proficient and she cares

On November 25th 2019 I was involved in an accident. It was my first accident which was bad but to make matters worse I was charged with a DUI. On the Basis that I refused a test. I was taken to jail had my license suspended and could not work in my field with a suspended license and with a a DUI... my driving career was over. I had reached out to a few Lawyers but Jennifer not only responded she heard my case got directly on getting reports and was eventually able to get my case dismissed. She even fought the plea deal offered after we had won our motions hearing. Telling me that in my case anything less than an outright dismissal would be unacceptable which meant alot. In the end she saved me about 4000 dollars because she was willing to fight my case. She even fought for the arrest to be removed from by record so that I don't have any issues with background check. I would highly recommend Jennifer she is a highly competent and adapt lawyer. Thank you Jennifer

Posted by Hunter | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Peace of Mind

When I called Jennifer, I was pretty lost and unsure about how to handle everything. She was very calm and understanding of my case. I had a couple of charges against me and the unknown soon became known as Jennifer worked some magic and had all of the charges replaced with a lesser charge making my ...life much easier. She answered all of my questions through the process and was very attentive and was always available. She won my DMV hearing, which is rare! This meant no interlock device! Overall, Jennifer made this process for me and my family much easier and gave me some relief while dealing with this. I would recommend Jennifer over and over again to anyone who is lost and dealing with a DUI charge.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer Ever

Not only do I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Watkins as a criminal defense attorney; I would like to be more like Jennifer Watkins as a human being - kind, compassionate, funny, patient, above & beyond responsive and most importantly, an expert in her field. When I was first searching for a law...yer, I’d never seen anything, from any category, receive so many glowing reviews; however, every one of them rings true now. She’s broken the paradigm for what I thought a lawyer could be. My case was not insignificant - a second DUI within 5 years with a refusal to blow. Jennifer earned me significant charge reductions and the bare minimum sentencing for my guilty plea. But that’s not even what makes Jennifer amazing - due to Covid, we were in contact for over 7.5 months when it should have probably been 3. During that time, I had A LOT OF questions and worries. None were ever too big or small at any time or day for her to answer thoroughly and compassionately. I am so grateful for her tireless work on my case and its outcomes. I full-heartedly recommend Jennifer as an attorney. She’s more than a lawyer, she’s an ally. Thanks, Jennifer!

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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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