Watkins Law - Boulder, CO

TL;DR - 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.


A Rare Blend of Integrity, Compassion & Legal Expertise I am consistently amazed by Jennifer Watkins Esq., her unwavering integrity, and the deep passion she brings to every client interaction. Although our case is not resolved, I feel compelled to share our experience. Her innovative, holistic approach to creating an amicable solution not only addresses symptoms but deepens into the root causes of her clients' challenges, offering them a truly transformative experience. Jennifer’s commitment to fair and just due process is unparalleled—she brings a level of care and empathy that the judicial system has yet to match. Her compassion, combined with rigorous and equitable practices, not only makes her a standout professional but also provides her clients with a sense of security and hope. Clients benefit from her thoughtful guidance, personalized strategies, and unwavering advocacy, ensuring they receive the highest level of support and a pathway to genuine, lasting solutions. Jennifer is the clear choice if you’re seeking someone who combines unmatched expertise with heartfelt dedication and a proven track record of success. You should consider yourself lucky if she chooses to work with you.

Our son needed legal counsel while living in Boulder. My husband and I live in Michigan so it was a very stressful time. Jennifer took time, showed compassion and got the best possible outcome for our son. She went above and beyond and made us feel like we were her most important client. She carefully listened to our concerns, never treated any question as stupid and gave us excellent representation. Would certainly recommend her to those in need of counsel.

Case Dismissed! All Charges Are Dropped! Those were the words I most wanted to hear in court, but that seemed impossible. That all changed, however, the moment I chose Jennifer Watkins to be my attorney. The icing on the cake was that I heard those words WITHOUT incurring the expense and stress of going to trial, which also seemed to be an impossibility. My math calculation is this: 1 Impossibility + 1 Impossibility = 1 Miracle! I’ve had more experience than I ever wanted when it comes to needing an attorney, which means I’ve learned how to be a better judge when it comes to selecting one. Will Rogers once said, “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” I’m happy that the “school of hard knocks” gave me the good judgment to hire Jennifer, because she had the exact skill set needed to make the impossible, possible. Twice! Jennifer is “wicked smart,” thoroughly understands Colorado DUI laws and, equally importantly, she knows the intricacies of the Boulder County Justice Center. She knows the judges and the DAs, and they her. She knows how to navigate the complexities of the system and how to work with, and work ON individual DAs, all to her client’s best advantage. Jennifer listens with rare intensity. I felt heard, understood and accepted. She took the time upfront to get to know me, understand my background and needs, answer a gazillion questions, patiently and repeatedly explain the process, clearly define my options - and then recommend a course of action. Those are all wonderful qualities, right? But what REALLY sets Jennifer apart from other attorneys, in my opinion, are her interpersonal skills and her emotional intelligence. I believe that those were the qualities that empowered Jennifer to achieve the miraculous outcome that she did. What did she do and how did she do it? A new DA was assigned to my case about the same time I hired Jennifer. He was young, inexperienced and a total unknown; which Jennifer viewed as an opportunity instead of a problem. She set out to get to know him, observe how he operated and “what makes him tick.” She accurately “sized him up” as being in-over-his-head, overwhelmed and stressed, so she started to help him out here and there, show him the ropes, make suggestions. She slowly and incrementally earned his appreciation, respect and trust, thereby causing him to be more receptive to her input. That’s emotional intelligence at work! It took eight months for my case to snake its way through the court system, which gave Jennifer numerous opportunities to talk to the DA about it. She kept letting him know, sometimes playfully, that he could never win if my case went to trial. Her goal was to get him to offer an acceptable plea that would have lesser consequences than a DUI. Eventually the DA did, in fact, offer a reasonable plea agreement, which I quickly accepted and signed, all with an abundance of gratitude and relief. Mission accomplished! But then when it came time to stand in front of the judge, the DA shocked the courtroom - me most of all - by telling the judge that he'd changed his mind! The DA told the judge that my case was so weak that he believed it would be impossible to win at trial (just as Jennifer repeatedly told him). He told the judge that just because he COULD get me to accept a plea didn’t mean it was the “right thing to do” given all the negative consequences I would still suffer. Instead, the DA withdrew all charges, the case was dismissed and the file was automatically sealed; all without the expense and stress of going to trial! How do I explain the outcome? Jennifer helped the DA grow a conscience! Now, if THAT’S not a miracle, I don’t know what is! She may not be able to perform a miracle every time or for everyone, but she’s the only attorney who ever performed one for me! I can’t recommend Jennifer Watkins highly enough.