James W. M. Charlton

James W. M. Charlton, Esq. is a seasoned attorney at Charlton Weeks LLP, providing trusted counsel in estate planning, business law, and real estate matters. With more than three decades of experience, he assists clients with living trusts, wills, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, and business formations. He is dedicated to crafting tailored legal strategies that protect his clients’ assets and secure their financial and personal legacies for the future.

James earned his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Whittier College School of Law in 1989, where he also served as Editor of the Law Review. His academic achievements and early leadership in legal scholarship laid the groundwork for a distinguished career focused on excellence and service.

In addition to his legal practice, James is deeply committed to education and community engagement. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, teaching Business Law, Labor Law, and General Aviation Law, and has lectured at Antelope Valley Junior College on Living Trusts. Over his career, he has delivered nearly 1,000 seminars and continuing education presentations, reflecting his dedication to educating both legal professionals and the public.

A respected community leader, James W. M. Charlton has served as Director and Past President of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade and Past Director of the American Cancer Society. He is also an active member of the San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council and the Southern California Elder Law Association. Through his practice, teaching, and community work, James continues to make a meaningful impact—guiding clients, students, and peers with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Charlton Weeks LLP
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Whittier College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude

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