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
...
+ 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 1 - 5 of 147 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI and DMV

Who should I go with? If the case is not stressful enough, I find myself debating for the right lawyer. I spoke with several lawyers and most seemed reasonable, but Jennifer was the only one who was truly straightforward about the reality of my situation. From the first conversation, she didn’t sugar...coat anything but was honest, compassionate, and focused on on helping me understand my options and next steps. The best of all, she was knowledgeable, professional and incredibly responsive throughout the case. Because of Jennifer’s work, all of my charges were dismissed and sealed - an outcome that felt out of reach at one point. She went above and beyond and I’m sincerely grateful for everything she did. To those who are reading this review, if you’re looking for someone you can trust, someone who will be direct, supportive, and fully invested, I strongly recommend Jennifer. Call her and talk through your situation; you’ll quickly see the difference.

Posted by Char | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Watkins Law Firm LLC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jennifer Watkins was a lifesaver for me. She was such a pleasure to work with. She gave me excellent professional advice that made all the difference. I received the best possible outcome given the circumstances. We got the lowest plea, and the lowest minimum mandatory statutory requirements on ...that plea. I truly can not say enough good things about my experience using Ms. Watkins. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Significantly Reduced Charge

When my son was facing a possible DUI charge, I didn’t know where to begin or what to expect. As a parent, all I wanted to do was protect my child, and it was terrifying not knowing what this could mean for his future. I was beyond anxious and honestly had no idea where to turn until we spoke to Jen...nifer Watkins. From the start, Jennifer put both of us at ease, speaking at length to my son and gathering as much information as possible during his initial consultation. She was calm, clear, and supportive (all of which was greatly appreciated during a time of extreme stress and uncertainty). From the very beginning, she provided clear, actionable steps for my son to begin preparing for and addressing the likely consequences —guidance we wouldn’t have known to pursue without her help. Throughout the process, she kept us both informed, answered every question (even the panicked ones), and fought hard for the best possible outcome. Thanks to her efforts, the reduction in my son’s DUI charge exceeded even our most optimistic expectations. If you or someone you know is in legal trouble and needs someone who is supportive and knowledgeable, I’d absolutely recommend Jennifer Watkins.

Posted by David | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best decision you can make for your case.

Choosing Jennifer as my DUI lawyer was one of the best decisions I could have made during a very difficult time. From the first consultation, she was honest, knowledgeable, and completely focused on helping me understand my options. In the end, my charges were significantly reduced, and I’m truly gra...teful for her guidance and expertise. If you’re facing a DUI and feeling overwhelmed, I can honestly say hiring Jennifer is a decision you won’t regret.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Jennifer Watkins is the person that can turn a nightmare situation into a bearable fiasco.

Jennifer Watkins is the person that can turn a nightmare situation into a bearable fiasco. You don’t want someone that’ll stop at good enough - you want someone that cares enough to fight for your best future. Just call her. No one wants to be in a situation that needs this kind of research - it’s... stressful, you’re dealing with a timeline, and the outcome of your case will depend on who represents you. 

 Her rates reflect her experience, her results reflect her effort. You’ll trust her honesty. She doesn’t hold back, nor does she waste any time.

 She knows the court system and the people in it. She understands the DAs, and she understands their process. That’s beyond invaluable, it can turn your case around. 

For me - Jennifer went beyond any reasonable expectation to do her job. Her guidance was precise and literally life changing. She got a better deal for me than any other attorney would have - because she didn’t stop until she met her own standards. And when I was at my most stressed, I was glad to hear her voice because I could tell she cared. You can pay all the money in the world, but if your attorney doesn’t care about you, they won’t care enough to fight as hard as she does. It’s rare to find a kind and good attorney - you’ll want both.

 Please do yourself a favor and call multiple attorneys, but if you’re lucky enough to get in contact with Jennifer (and she’s very responsive) - you’ll be relieved to have her with you.



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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

DUI and DWI lawyer

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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