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 Dominik | May 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Attorney Around!

I was facing a 2nd DUI charge, and I came across Jennifer online, and I have to say it was the best choice I could have made. Jennifer is excellent at her line of work; she's well known in the court room, she knows what to have you work on even before court, and she's extremely helpful all along the... way. Having her on my side made it much easier to keep my head held high in knowing I was doing the best I could. And with my busy schedule, it's hard to have time to meet an attorney, but that was no issue! We were able to keep constant contact through email and achieve everything we needed, I didn't even meet her face to face until court came around! Of course she is willing to meet, these circumstances just worked best for me. And when court did come around, I ended up getting what I can only describe as the best sentencing possible, and I have her to thank entirely for it. So please, if you find yourself in the same mistake I made, don't hesitate to get a hold of her and get her on your side!

Posted by Marty | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Don't hire an attorney without speaking with Jennifer Watkins!

Jennifer Watkins is a highly experienced, reliable, and competent attorney. If you are looking for an attorney who is a true professional AND actually cares about you & your case, look no further. I am a highly skeptical person and turned away offers & opportunities to work with other attorneys who...m I contacted during my search because after reading some reviews and speaking with them, a level of trust was notably absent. I must say that I was also skeptical of the reviews I had read regarding Jennifer, but after speaking on an initial consult I was impressed by how knowledgeable and genuine she was. Her level of direct, honest, and caring communication was nothing less than 100% consistent throughout the process. She took great care in making sure I understood everything that was happening, going to happen, and my available options & best strategies. If you think I'm making this attorney sound too good to be true - go ahead and call by bluff...by calling Jennifer. Jennifer, thank you!!!

Posted by Kali | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer Around!

After some unfortunate life events, I was in need of a lawyer, this is when I met Jennifer. She handled my case with persistence and grace. She was available to answer my questions, and worked on my case, at all hours of the day and night. She provided thorough details on all aspects of the case, the... repercussions, and my next steps. With all the details and links given, she enabled me to understand and take steps in the right direction. She was able to get the trial scheduled to meet my travel needs, and was very concerned with how the dates and outcome of the case would affect my personal life. She did all she could to reduce the repercussions of my actions, leading the outcome to be the ultimate best outcome possible! She worked to ensure that despite these consequences, I would still be able to attend an internship program out of state that will help me further my career goals. Not only did she handle the pre-work and the trial itself exceptionally, she continued to follow up with me after the case to ensure I understood all the next steps and provided specific details & links, making it easy to get started. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone in need of a lawyer - she will not disappoint! Worth every dime, and saved me money and time in the long run. Hope this insight is helpful and I wish you all the best as you face the trials before you - it will be okay!

Posted by Nancy | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Best Attorney Ever!

I was involved in a Hit and Run accident in Colorado, and full of anxiety about it after 50 years of safe driving. I knew I couldn't get through this alone, so after interviewing a few other local attorneys, I instantly knew that Atty. Watkins would be the absolute best. That proved to be amazingl...y true, both on a personal and caring level, as well as complete expertise with the legal system. It was very apparent that she had a respected level of credibility with the judge and DA in my case, and I could see that they gave her total respect and seriously considered her suggestions. As a result, my Hit and Run was cleared, and only the Careless Driving remained, so I was thrilled that she negotiated so well within the complex legal system, and it was a true miracle that the ticket was so reduced. Also, she kept in very close touch with me during the entire process and promptly answered any concerns that came up. This was a great source of comfort for me. I hope that I will never find myself in a situation again to need Atty. Watkins legal help, but if I did, she is the only person I would go to. I honestly can't recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Richard | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hire Jennifer

After moving to Colorado from Florida, I found myself in a bind when I was charged with a DUI of a high BAC (over .2). I had never been criminally charged before, and I didn't really know where to turn. As many of you reading these reviews did, I contacted 10+ attorneys that would represent me in Wel...d County. The majority of them seemed as if they were more interested in money rather than my individual case or well being. It took one conversation with Jennifer to know that I was going to retain her as my representation. She was straight forward with what I could likely expect as the outcome of my case, and she was comforting every step of the way. It is quite apparent that she is well respected throughout the area by both judges and DAs. After retaining her, she recommended a list of things to begin (character witness statements, Level II Alcohol Education, etc) that would help my appearance in front of the judge and to the DA. Ultimately, Jennifer was able to negotiate a plea deal with the DA that would give me the minimum sentencing as required by law - despite him originally wanting me to spend a month in jail. The judge, with Jennifer's help, also suspended court fees and gave me the minimum requirements by Colorado law in terms of probation and useful public service. I would highly recommend Jennifer for any situation that you may find yourself in that requires legal representation. While I don't ever expect to find myself needing it again, she will be the first and only attorney I will contact if I do.

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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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