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5.0 /5.0
84 Client Reviews
$ 425-450 per hour
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Tara Gaschler Salinas
also known as Tara Gaschler, Tara Salinas
Virtual Consultation Available
About Tara
Biography
I’ve spent the past 24 years representing consumers in bankruptcy, and I can’t imagine doing anything else! It creates such a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction in my professional life.
Having filed bankruptcy myself after uninsured medical treatment and credit card bills overwhelmed my young family, I understand the pain financial difficulties bring.
After seeing the struggles my clients were experiencing with student loan debt, I expanded my practice to provide solutions for the crippling debt from federal and private student loans.
I seek to relieve the guilt, shame, and self-doubt that threaten to overwhelm my clients. By guiding them through the available options and staying with them at every step of the process, I help eliminate the stress and worry that can drown my clients.
My goal is to make your experience as easy as possible and create a firm foundation for you to begin with a fresh start!
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%
24 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
35%
24 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2023 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 24 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Salinas Law Group LLC
(303) 539-9823
Fax
501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Denver, CO, 80246
salinaslawgroup.com/Online Presence
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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 ...
Posted by Lance | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Student Loan Program Knowledge and Solutions-- A Cut Above
Tara Gaschler Salinas is by far one of the most thorough, knowledgeable lawyers I have ever worked with. Her preparation and due diligence as related to the current student loan repayment and forgiveness programs is second to none. If you need help working to get your loan either reduced, restructu...
Posted by Elizabeth | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Elizabeth Dormer
I have very large student loan debt and Tara worked with me on several programs and payment plans to find one that I can completely afford and none that I would have ever known about if I attempted this process on my own. She is just amazing to work with and so extremely knowledgeable. It was t...
Posted by Lisa | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Wonderful Lawyer!
Tara was amazing, well prepared and organized and definitely knows the law and the system of bankruptcy! - Made the process so easy and put my mind at ease - would definitely recommend her!!
Posted by Angie | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly Recommend the Salinas Law Group
Tara Salinas is a true professional in her field in every sense of the word. Immediately after our first meeting she put our minds at ease and gave us hope during a very difficult time. She never promised us any particular results but did promise that she would work hard to get the best possible outc...
Tara Gaschler Salinas's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tara is one of the finest bankruptcy attorneys in Colorado and a leader in the bankruptcy legal 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.""
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the Best!!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I can endorse Tara without reservation for bankruptcy matters. She is diligent, honest and extremely, extremely knowledgeable. Great Lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Chapter 13 TrusteesAssociate Member
2008 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute, Consumer Bankruptcy CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysBoard Member (2025)
2003 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
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).
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I live in Colorado, I have a 30k CD and the funds 100% came from an injury lawsuit is the CD exempt from chapter 7 bankruptcy?!?
28 Aug 2024
Q&A
Can I file for a chapter 7 bankruptcy if I still live with parents, but I don’t rely on their income at all?
11 Feb 2024
Q&A
If child support arrears get reduced to a judgment, can the judgment be discharged through bankruptcy?
21 Sep 2023