Founder

Charles has been a preeminent lawyer in the community for over 40 years. His passion for litigation began early in his legal career in the private practice of law with his father, Walter Hastings commencing in 1979. His father was a passionate criminal and civil litigator, who’s zeal for assisting individuals naturally passed on to Charles. That passion has led Charles to be one of the most successful lawyers in the community, receiving recognition as one of America’s Most Honored Professionals. He been selected as one of the Top 100 Bankruptcy Lawyers in the State of California by the American Society of Legal Advocates and named 2020 Attorney of the Year in the Top 100 Registry of Business Leaders & Professionals. He has also been recognized as “The Best of San Joaquin” for 2017 and 2018. He has tried hundreds of cases throughout his career in many areas, including business disputes, severe injury cases and debtor-creditor situations. He is an adjunct professor at Humphreys University and has been a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences where his colleagues look to him for guidance. Charles is licensed to practice in all courts of California, including both Federal and State Courts. He has been a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California for over 30 years; the San Joaquin County Trial Lawyers Association (past president); the San Joaquin County Bar Association (past board member); and the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Association.

Partner

Ms. Ron is a Stockton native and graduate of Lincoln High School. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Humphreys University Lawrence Drivon School of Law. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in May, 2015, but has been gaining invaluable experience in the legal field since 2006. Ms. Ron is also admitted to practice in the United States Eastern District Court, the United States Northern District Court, and the United States Central District Court. Ms. Ron is an active member in her community—she is a member of the San Joaquin County Bar Association, serves on the executive committee for both the Young Lawyers Section and the Women Lawyers Section, and is also a member of the Consuelo Callahan Inns of Court. Ms. Ron is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, and takes great pride in her dedication for representing her clients in a variety of matters including personal injury, and financial elder abuse. She has experience and great success in breach of contract cases, unlawful detainers, mechanics lien and construction cases, trust litigation, as well as bankruptcy matters on both the creditor and debtor side. Ms. Ron’s experience and ability far exceed her years of practice, as she has litigated hundreds of cases, first-chaired numerous trials, and brought countless cases to conclusion upon successful dispositive motions. She was recognized in 2019 by the Women Alliance of Women in Law as being in the top 40 of young lawyers in the field of business law, and recognized by the American Institute of Legal Advocates as a Rising Star in the field of business law in 2018. Her passion for advocacy of her clients has been at the forefront of her career, and has attributed to her success both personally and professionally. She joined the Law Office of Charles L. Hastings in February 2017, and became a partner of the Law Office of Hastings & Ron in January 2019.

Attorney

Born in Berkeley and raised in Stockton, California, Karen Calderon considers it a true privilege to serve the very community that helped shape who she is. As a proud first-generation college and law school graduate, she understands the importance of access, representation, and community support—especially within the Latino community, which she is honored to serve through her legal work and civic involvement.

Karen’s path to the legal profession began early. She attended ABLE Academy and started college coursework as a high school sophomore, committing herself to a legal studies track from the beginning. She graduated cum laude from Humphreys University with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and continued her education at the Humphreys University Drivon School of Law.

In addition to her legal practice, Karen is deeply engaged in community and professional service. She currently serves as Chair of the Young Lawyers Section Committee for the San Joaquin County Bar Association and is a proud CAP Mentor at Saint Mary’s High School, where she helps guide and inspire the next generation of students.

Outside the courtroom, she can often be found gardening, spending quality time with her husband and their five cats, or exploring Disneyland.

Attorney

Megan has known San Joaquin County as home her entire life.  She was born in San Diego, CA by two U.S. Navy Sailors who were later stationed in Stockton, CA.  She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Humphrey’s University Lawrence Drivon School of Law in 2024, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Political Science from the University of California, Davis in 2018.  She was admitted to the State Bar of California in May 2025 and to the United States Eastern District Court in July 2025.  Megan has been a member of San Joaquin County Bar Association since 2020 and the Judge Consuelo M. Callahan American Inn of Court since 2024.

Megan’s career as an attorney is in its early stages, but it builds on earlier experience, including three years at a civil law firm followed by work in the public sector, where she applied her experience to implement legislative policies and support public services.

On the weekend, you can find Megan with her family outside on a bike, on a lake or on a golf course.