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

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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 41 - 45 of 64 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Compassionate & Detail Oriented, Jennifer will leave no stone unturned

I found myself in uncharted territory one evening and was absolutely terrified about what was going to happen to me after being pulled over and arrested for a DUI. My BAC was pretty high, increasing my chances for pretty severe sentencing. I called Jennifer and left a message. She called back right a...way and we spoke for an hour. She listened to me while I cried and she offered compassion and understanding but clearly explained what consequences I was facing. She gave me a list of things to do with a timeline explaining how they would benefit me. In the end, the judge read letters I'd procured as well as reviewed documents showing I was taking the charge seriously and she handed down a light sentence, considering my high BAC. It was the best we could have hoped for and I wouldn't have received it had I gone with the other attorney my friend referred me to. Yes, he was cheaper but in the long run, the charges would've been higher and I'd not have been relatable to the judge. Jennifer helped to humanize me to the courts. She coached me on what I needed to say and was with me every step of the way. When I received conflicting information from my alcohol counselor or the DMV, Jennifer was always able to explain the actual process and the way the law viewed the specifics. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat, although I hope to never have need of her services again!

Posted by J.T. | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best possible outcome

I spent quite a bit of time searching for the best lawyer based on reviews. I chose Jennifer. That was the best decision of my life. The situation I was in, garnered extra attention to detail. Jennifer responded when I needed her to, comforting me the whole way. We all know how horrible of a situatio...n facing a DUI is... She was able to have mine completely dismissed. She genuinely cared about my health and well being through the entire process. All I can say is that I am forever grateful to Jennifer and her team.

Posted by LOUIE | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ode to Jennifer Watkins!;)

Because this was our first offense, we didn't know what to expect from the legal system or our representation, so having some one like Jennifer there to guide us was priceless .. Jennifer was very detailed in explaining our options and gathering as much information as she could to better our defense... .. She is a true professional but, also takes time to be compassionate and really understand her clients .. She was willing to travel and work with us whenever she could , she was always available and made us feel like we were her only clients ( even though she's always working)..I highly recommend JENNIFER! I can't thank WATKINS LAW FIRM enough ! We owe our freedom and future to you ! THANKS JENNIFER! YOUR THE BEST!...

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, responsive and caring

Jennifer was there for me and my husband throughout our difficult DUI process. She was very responsive with her follow up to all of our questions and in appropriately setting our expectations on how the process would work and what we could expect. Jennifer's excellent knowledge of the law and negotia...tion skills resulted in my husband's charges being completely dropped. With my DUI charge, she was able to get agreement on an offer that has not been offered to anyone before and was able to educate and convince the court on the legality of it. This resulted in a much more favorable outcome than I ever could have expected.

Posted by Conor | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

More than legal representation

Upon being charged with a DUI the future seemed bleak as the possibility of jail time made even the most routine daily activities burdensome. Jennifer Watkins added a unique stability to it all from beginning to end. Her advice characterized by decades of experience was honest, confidently presented ...and professionally comforting. She never sugar coated any stage in the long process. Jennifer would respond to emails and calls within 24 hours or less reiterating complex legal procedures multiple times and offering examples from her own life to calm a distraught client and his equally worried parents. Jennifer is beyond professional, unfaltering in her level of effort throughout each case and genuinely caring for the lives of others. As a former client i highly recommend Jennifer watkins as legal representation to anyone who needs an excellent attorney and an honest friend.

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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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Heidi Anderson

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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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