About
Tara N. Adkins, LLP is the founder of New Beginnings Family Law - Licensed Legal Paraprofessional, LLC, where she is dedicated to providing accessible, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal services at a lower rate than attorneys, bridging the gap to ensure that justice is affordable and accessible. In 2024, she was sworn in as part of the very first inaugural class of Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs) in Colorado, marking a historic milestone expanding access to justice in family law.
Tara brings a deep insight into the needs of the legal community with 20 years’ experience as a Paralegal in Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Probate/Estate Planning and Real Estate Law.
Tara is a native of Arizona and has called Colorado Home since 2002. She understands that Family Law cases are stressful and emotional and is dedicated to guiding her clients with compassion, clarity and strong advocacy. She is dedicated, invested and committed to each client. She combines her personal experiences, strong advocacy, diverse education, and unwavering compassion to help clients facing the challenges brought with Family Law cases. Her goal is to make sure every client feels supported, informed and confident throughout the process.
Tara started her career in the legal field in 2006 working as a Legal Assistant for a General Practice attorney. She then received her Associate Degree with a Paralegal Certificate in 2009, graduating with Honors as the Valedictorian and a 4.0 GPA. She went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 2018. From 2011-2012 she was an Instructor at Institute of Business and Medical Careers teaching various legal classes to Paralegal studies students. She also volunteered as the Family Readiness Group Leader of her husband's Army Unit's Brigade from 2015-2018.
Objectives from the burden and stress family law cases bring, by handling their matters with efficiency and effectiveness. Tara can represent clients in marital/civil union dissolutions and legal separations; allocation of parental responsibility matters; establishing, enforcing and modifying child support, parenting time and decision-making; name changes; protective orders; adult gender designation changes; and remedial contempt. She is able to assist clients at a much more affordable option than an attorney, while still having access to an attorney, when necessary.
Outside of her legal career, she enjoys cheering her son on at his sporting events, BBQing, fishing, 4-wheeling and spending time with family and friends. Tara and her husband were foster parents for many years, and she is passionate about helping others during their time of need.
Education
- Institute of Business and Medical Careers – Associate of Science with a Paralegal Certificate
- Colorado Christian University – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Denver Community College - Completion of Legal Ethics and Substantive Family Law Classes
Licenses
- Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP)- Admitted in 2024
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Alpha-Beta Kappa Society
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado LLP Committee Member
Honors & Awards
- Alpha-Beta Kappa Association
- Presidents Honor Roll
- Certificate of Recognition from U.S. Army re Family Readiness Group Leader
