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 31 - 35 of 121 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Tulasi | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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

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!

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

She's Awesome!

Jennifer is a highly responsive, professional, knowledgeable attorney that I would 10/10 recommend to anyone who finds themselves in a sticky situation with a DUI. She gave me answers that I had questions for regarding a number of things such as the formal parts of the law, general court proceedings,... and what therapy/classes/community service all looked like in the scheme of the case. She gave me valuable advice on what to start doing before my court date, so I was thankful for that. Overall, while I have not dealt with many lawyers other than Jennifer, I think it is safe to say she stands out against the others and goes above and beyond to help her clients.

Posted by Allen | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney

DWAI In Broomfield County

I was charged with a DWAI and Careless Driving in Broomfield County, which total 12 points and require a loss of driving privileges for a minimum of 12 months. Needless to say I was incredibly nervous and completely overwhelmed. This was the first time I had ever been arrested, so the entire proces...s was brand new to me. All I knew was that I could not go through this process alone and uninformed. I began researching DUI/DWAI lawyers in my area, and Jennifer was one of the top hits! After reading a few reviews, I called for a free consultation. Almost immediately, after walking Jennifer through the basic facts of my case, I felt some relief because I could tell she was going to do everything she could to help me. She assured me she had been through this before, and that everything would be alright. She knew the judge for my case well, and knew exactly what steps to take that would give me the best chance at a sentence reduction. Despite having a million other things going on both professionally and personally, Jennifer was always very responsive and answered each and every question I had. She walked me through each step of the process leading up to my court date, and provided a comforting/reassuring presence with me in front of the judge. I was confident that everything she had me do, all the information she had me collect, and the education I enrolled in would help me present my best "self" to the court. In the end, the judge reviewed all the supporting mitigation documentation and sentenced me to the minimum penalties across the board. No jail time, dropped the careless driving charge, minimum fines, minimum probation and community service requirements. Looking back on this entire process, there is absolutely no way I could have done it without Jennifer. I can confidently say that I likely would not have received the outcome I did without her assistance. She was a rockstar the whole way through, and I am truly thankful I found her when I did. If you are looking for a confident, kind, experienced, and professional attorney to help you through whatever tough situation life has thrown your way...look no further! Jennifer is incredible!

Posted by Luke | March 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Would highly recommend Watkins Law

I hired Jennifer to defend me with a DUI charge recently and I was very pleased with her service. She was easy to contact and always called back quickly if I left a message. Her prices for her service were very fair in my opinion which I appreciated. Jennifer was very clear in explaining the situatio...n I was in and what the next steps were in order to help as much as possible. I would highly recommend hiring Watkins law firm if you find yourself in need.

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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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