Tara Gaschler Salinas

PRO

Tara Gaschler Salinas

also known as Tara Gaschler, Tara Salinas

5.0
84 reviews
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Denver, CO

Virtual Consultation Available

About Tara

Biography

Compassionate Solutions for Complex Financial Problems! Highly Rated by Clients! Get Answers, Get Started Today - Call 833-799-0447

Compassionate Solutions for Complex Financial Problems! Highly Rated by Clients! Get Answers, Get Started Today - Call 833-799-0447

Compassionate Solutions for Complex Financial Problems! Highly Rated by Clients! Get Answers, Get Started Today - Call 833-799-0447

Compassionate Solutions for Complex Financial Problems! Highly Rated by Clients! Get Answers, Get Started Today - Call 833-799-0447

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

Practical, compassionate guidance for individuals facing overwhelming debt. I help you stop collections, protect your assets, and build a clear path toward lasting financial stability and peace of mind.

24 years

40%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 35%

Compassionate, strategic Chapter 13 representation to stop foreclosure, catch up mortgage arrears, manage tax debt, and protect your vehicle. I also handle plan modifications and post-confirmation issues for those already in Chapter 13.

24 years

35%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Thoughtful Chapter 7 representation to eliminate credit card, medical, and unsecured debt while protecting what matters most. Clear guidance from start to discharge, with careful exemption planning and support every step of the way.

24 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2018
...
+ 1
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 24 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Salinas Law Group LLC

501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Denver, CO, 80246

salinaslawgroup.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Tara online.

Tara Gaschler Salinas's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jennifer | October 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Tara is the perfect lawyer for the job!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Experience with Tara Salinas and Salinas Law Group! I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience working with Tara Salinas and the Salinas Law Group. From the very first consultation, Tara made me feel completely at ease during what was one of the most stressful ...times in my life. Filing for bankruptcy is never easy, but she walked me through every step with compassion, professionalism, and deep understanding. Tara was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, always taking the time to explain the process in clear, simple terms. She made sure I understood all my options and guided me toward the best path for my situation. Her attention to detail, prompt communication, and genuine care for her clients truly set her apart. What really impressed me was how Tara treated me with respect and empathy throughout the entire process , I never felt judged or rushed. She turned what I feared would be a difficult experience into a manageable and even empowering one. If you are considering bankruptcy or need legal guidance, I wholeheartedly recommend Tara Salinas and the Salinas Law Group. They are professional, trustworthy, and truly dedicated to helping their clients get a fresh start.

Posted by Stephanie | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Another satisfied client!

I would highly recommend calling Salinas Law Firm for your bankruptcy needs. From beginning to the end, I am 100% satisfied with the services that I have been provided. Salinas Law Firm is very professional and trustworthy. Tara and her team show compassion for their clients along with putting ones... mind at ease throughout the entire bankruptcy process.

Posted by LisaG | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

New Beginning-

Tara Salinas and her team are amazing! We met with Tara in April to discuss filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy; she listened to what we had to say; there was no judgment, just understanding and empathy; she was very procedural; told us what we needed to do every step of the way; followed up if anything ...was missing; and if we had questions, she was quick to respond. Our situation was a little more complicated due to being on the cusp of qualifying, but she helped us with the complicated forms and she represented us at the 341 meeting; now in 4-months time, our case is discharged and we are finally able to get our life back on track and still keep our home and cars. I think very few attorneys would have been willing to do the work that Tara did and she didn't make us feel like she just wanted our money, like some other attorneys did. Thank you Tara!

Posted by Nancy | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Hire this woman! She was awesome!

I am 100% pleased with Tara Salinas and her paralegal Peggy. They stood by me every step of the way in Chapter 7. I had many questions and I always felt confident in their responses, some of which even came late at night! Going through a bankruptcy is a humiliating experience (at least to me), espec...ially nearing retirement age; but circumstances in recent years (stage 3 cancer, 2 layoffs, and an aging parent with Alzheimers) gave me little choice. I hated to do this. But they made it easier and affordable. I would happily recommend this law firm.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Tara is a Life Saver

After receiving some very bad legal advice, we found Tara as a referral from a contact in the Colorado District Attorney's Office. She accepted our case, knowing it was extremely complicated. It was even more chaotic given the mistakes and inaccuracies of the work of our previous attorney. Tara imme...diately reassured us and gave us hope after we were confident that there were no honest or good people left in the world! Tara hit the floor running by reviewing our case, clearly explaining the details in a way that we could understand, and she then provided us with positive, and accurate legal counsel. She knew she would have to clean up the mess of the previous attorney in order to get us back on track. She also knew our financial reserves were depleted and we were desperate. That is why we call her our Life Saver! Tara is organized, concise, intelligent and accurate with her legal advice. She knows this type of law inside and out. She is honest, positive, punctual, and respectful as a human being. She clearly cares about the well being of her clients and fights as if she were fighting for herself. She is dedicated, determined and dependable. She is empathetic, a good listener, and a good teacher when difficult details need to be explained. She is a team player and has communicated with other attornies, other trade advisors, and to anyone else appropriate or relevant to our case. She has never been judgmental, demeaning or pessimistic. If we had not hired Tara, we would have been left as helpless victims of another devious, vicious, and heartless attorney. We would have lost everything due to his ignorance and greed. Somehow, she has been able to pull us up and out of this deep black hole, and we are beginning to see the light again. Even if we do not win everything we are hoping for, we know that Tara did everything within her scope and power that she could. Tara is clearly respected by her peers and superiors. She has never spoken bad about, inferred negative connotations or inappropriately commented on the mistakes or wrongdoings of our former attorney. She has remained impartial, even when we have expressed large amounts of frustration and disgust, and she has consistently communicated with us in a concise and positive manner. I would HIGHLY recommend Tara for anyone needing this type of financial or legal advice.

Tara Salinas

Replied last August 31, 2017

It has been my pleasure to work with you on your case. Thank you for your kind words!!

See All Client Reviews

Tara Gaschler Salinas's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Tara
Peter Brian Mullison headshot
Peter Mullison

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tara is simply the finest Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer in Colorado. Her knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and local rules is unsurpassed among the practitioners in this state. She constantly reviews and researches developments in the law and is a frequent speaker at CLEs. As a member of the local rules committee further allows her to stay up to date on updates the court is contemplating. If that weren't enough, Tara is also a fine advocate for her clients who are going through an especially difficult time. Her empathy and compassion are hallmarks of her practice and should be emulated by others in the bankruptcy field. Moreover, she is willing to fight tooth and nail on behalf of her clients to make sure they emerge from the bankruptcy process as whole as possible. I endorse Tara wholeheartedly."

Matt J. McCune headshot
Matt McCune

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tara is one of the finest bankruptcy attorneys in Colorado and a leader in the bankruptcy legal community."

Clark Daniel Dray headshot
Clark Dray

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tara is a great asset to the Colorado bankruptcy community. She recently spearheaded an effort among local bankruptcy attorneys urging one of our Judges to adopt a more forgiving approach regarding a serious technical issue that has been harming people in Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Here's what the judge said about this effort: ". . . the Court concludes that the additional information and legal argument advanced by the Bankruptcy Practitioners Group is well-developed and very useful to the Court notwithstanding some duplication. The Court commends the members of the Bankruptcy Practitioners Group for their time and effort as well as dedication to the development of bankruptcy law in this important area of Chapter 13 practice.""

Dallas Daniel Norton headshot
Dallas Norton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the Best!!"

William Edward Zurinskas headshot
William Zurinskas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Steven Trexler headshot
Andrew Trexler

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tara is an excellent lawyer - intelligent, caring, and a bulldog for her clients. I've been privileged to know and learn from her for several years, and wholeheartedly endorse her!"

Mark Gregory Meyers headshot
Mark Meyers

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gaschler is a leader in the bankruptcy community and is passionate about serving her clients by producing excellent work product. I would highly recommend to her anyone looking for bankruptcy help."

Robert F Gauss headshot
Robert Gauss

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I can endorse Tara without reservation for bankruptcy matters. She is diligent, honest and extremely, extremely knowledgeable. Great Lawyer."

Rebecca Irene Gumaer headshot
Rebecca Gumaer

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Deborah F Bowinski headshot
Deborah Bowinski

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to be the first to endorse Tara Gaschler. She is a very knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney who takes great care in her work and obtains the absolute best results for her clients. She is active well respected in the Denver community of bankruptcy practitioners. She is a teacher and a mentor and is truly an expert in the field of consumer bankruptcy."

View All Endorsements
Christopher Nicholas Little headshot
Christopher Little

Divorce and separation lawyer

Matt J. McCune headshot
Matt McCune

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Deborah F Bowinski headshot
Deborah Bowinski

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

2021 Top Lawyer - Bankruptcy, 5280 Magazine

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Attorney, Salinas Law Group LLC

2014 - Present

Of Counsel, Colorado Bankruptcy Law Group LLC

2013 - 2014

Managing Attorney, Colorado Bankruptcy Solutions

2003 - 2013

Managing Attorney, The Gaschler Law Firm LLC

Associations

2013 - Present

Colorado Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees

Associate Member

2008 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute, Consumer Bankruptcy Committee

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Board Member (2025)

2003 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Liehr; 439 BR 179 (10th Cir B.A.P. 2010)

In re Davis; 430 BR 902 (Bankr. D. Colo. 2010)

In re Nelson, 408 B.R. 394 (Bankr. D. Colo. 2008).

See More Legal Cases

Education

2001

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

London School of Economics

1998

Colorado State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

The Mod Squad: Modifying Chapter 13 Plans

Chapter 13 Modifications

2013

Bankruptcy & Divorce Bankruptcy & Divorce

2012

Wester Regional Bankrptcy Forum

Threading Through the Impact of the New Federal Rules

2012

Taxes, Student Loans and Creditor Abuses

Decoding Bankruptcy Dilemmas

2011

NBI Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Litigation 101

2011

From Contemplation to Confirmation and Beyond

Navigating Chapter 13

2010

WINTER CLE Two Day Seminar

Bankruptcy Nuts & Bolts

2010

Summer Bankruptcy CLE

Bankruptcy Case Law Update

2010

Means Test

Mastering Form 22

2010

Bankruptcy Forum

What Judges and Trustees Want You to Know

2010

Americal Bankruptcy Institute Western Conference

Piercing the Veil of Securitization of Mortgage Debts

2009

Down & Dirty CLE

Chapter 13 Practice in Colorado

2009

Bankruptcy Basics

Bankruptcy Basics

2008

Down & Dirty CLE Fall Seminar

Colorado Bankruptcy Update

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution