Carley R. Kranstuber

Carley’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability law. A native of Dublin, Ohio, she earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University before beginning her legal career as a legal assistant at a firm specializing in workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability/SSI matters. In 2013, Carley enrolled in the evening program at Capital University Law School while continuing to work full-time. During law school, she served as a teaching assistant for the Legal Research and Writing Department, a peer advisor, and the Executive Articles Editor of the Capital University Law Review. After graduating magna cum laude from Capital University Law School in 2017, Carley joined the Law Offices of Charles W. Kranstuber, LPA. She has presented throughout Ohio on a variety of workers’ compensation topics, including avoiding burnout, emotional labor in legal practice, parking lot injuries, and effective hearing room techniques. Carley is passionate about advocating for injured workers and disabled individuals and represents her clients with empathy, energy, and dedication. She previously served as Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Columbus Bar Association for two years and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Ohio Association for Justice. Outside of her practice, Carley enjoys spending time with her family, cheering for the Cleveland Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes, traveling the world, and exploring the vibrant Columbus community she calls home. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Carley R. Kranstuber included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Dean’s Award, 2017 CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in: Legal Research and Writing, 2013; Law and Literature, 2016; Judging and the Nature of Justice, 2016; Marshall-Brennan Seminar, 2017; Workers' Compensation, 2017; Origins of Western Law, 2017. Workers' Compensation Outstanding Service Award, Ohio Association of Justice, 2025 - Present Other Sources of Feedback About Carley R. Kranstuber Included on the 2026Ohio Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list

• Attorney at Law

• Ohio, 2017

• Ohio State Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Member)
• Columbus Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Member)
• Ohio Association for Justice (Member)
• Workers' Compensation Section for OAJ, 2023 - 2024 (Vice-Chair)
• Chair, 2024 - 2025 (Workers' Compensation Section for OAJ)
• Chair, 2025 - Present (Women's Caucus for OAJ)
• Super Lawyers, 2017 - Present (Rising Star)