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 57 reviews | Character & Conduct

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 Dave | December 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A True Star

Ms. Watkins is a True Star! She is kind, understanding, and compassionate. She is a good listener. Incredibly responsive to the needs of her clients. She is Extremely Professional. She has been doing this for many years and knows the court system. Her wisdom, counsel, and insight were ...invaluable to me. I'm Grateful that she was my attorney! She was able to achieve the Best Possible Outcome. Amazing and Fantastic! On a 5-Star Rating, I give her a 10 !

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer

In a very uncomfortable situation was always available and super helpful. Got me prepared for everything that would happen in court and was extremely proactive. Replied to any questions I had immediately and made a horrible experience bearable

Posted by Sarah | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI & Compassionate Support for my Entire Family

I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to Jennifer—she was more than just my lawyer; she was a true advocate, a steady presence, and a light during one of the darkest chapters of my life. From the very beginning, when I was still in jail, Jennifer showed up—not just physically, but emotionall...y and mentally—with a level of empathy, compassion, and determination that is rare to find. She didn’t treat me like a case number. She treated me like a human being. Jennifer took the time to understand my story, stood by me every step of the way, and never backed down. For eight long months, she fought for me, supported my family, and communicated with clarity and consistency. She made sure we understood every move, every option, and every possible outcome. Jennifer worked with my entire family like we were her own—reassuring them, guiding them, and helping us all hold on to hope. Her intelligence and calm strength gave us confidence. Her heart gave us comfort. If you're looking for someone who will not only defend you but truly stand with you, Jennifer is the one. I’m forever grateful for her.

Posted by Jodi | March 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Treated us like family

Jennifer was beyond amazing. My son had an unexpected need for legal counsel and, with my husband and I living in Michigan, we reached out to Jennifer. From the first call we breathed a sigh of relief and felt we were in good hands. Jennifer did not disappoint. She walked us through the process, ...gave us information on next steps and what to expect in court. She never treated any question as stupid and, in fact, treated us more like family than clients. She reached out after hours and on weekends when necessary and truly went above and beyond. I am so grateful for her counsel and how she treated my son, and our family, like he was her most important client.

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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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