50 Rib-Tickling Lawyer Puns to Court Laughter

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Get ready to crack a smile and maybe even burst into laughter with our collection of 50 hilarious lawyer puns. Whether you’re in the legal field or just love a good play on words, these puns are sure to tickle your funny bone.

Juris-Prudence and Court Jesters

  1. Why don’t lawyers go to the beach? They can’t handle the sunsuit.
  2. What did the judge say to his dentist? Do justice to my teeth!
  3. How do lawyers say goodbye? I’ll be suing ya!
  4. Why did the lawyer wear a neckbrace to court? For whiplash statements.
  5. What did the lawyer name his daughter? Sue.
  6. Why was the lawyer great in bed? He always found the loophole.
  7. How does a lawyer sleep? First, he lies on one side, then he lies on the other.
  8. What’s the difference between a lawyer and a herd of buffalo? The lawyer charges more.
  9. Why are lawyers like nuclear weapons? If one side has one, the other side has to get one too.
  10. How do lawyers say goodbye? Let’s never settle this in court.

Writs of Ha-Ha’s

  1. Why don’t lawyers drown? Because they’re good at treading water.
  2. What’s a lawyer’s favorite drink? Subpoena coladas.
  3. What do you call a lawyer who doesn’t chase ambulances? Retired.
  4. Why was the lawyer upset at his GPS? It kept telling him to take the wrong turn.
  5. How do you get a group of lawyers to smile for a photo? Just say “Fees!”
  6. What do lawyers wear to court? Lawsuits.
  7. What did the judge say when the skunk walked into the courtroom? Odor in the court.
  8. Why did the banana go to the lawyer? Because it felt peeled.
  9. What did the lawyer say to the other lawyer? We both know the drill.
  10. Why do lawyers always carry a pencil? To draw up a contract.

Litigation Laughs

  1. Why was the legal eagle not found? It was always up in appeals.
  2. What’s a lawyer’s favorite footwear? Sneakers for those slippery cases.
  3. What do you call a lawyer who cooks? A sue-chef.
  4. Why did the lawyer become a baker? He loved to roll in the dough.
  5. What’s a lawyer’s least favorite kitchen appliance? The straight shooter.
  6. What do you call a smiling, courteous person at a bar association convention? The caterer.
  7. How do you make a group of lawyers to laugh? Tell them a straightforward, honest story.
  8. Justice is a dish best served cold because if it were warm, it would be justwater.
  9. Why did the cucumber hire a lawyer? Because it was in a pickle.
  10. How do lawyers part their hair? By using a legal comb-over.

Evidence of Entertainment

  1. Why was the lawyer like a trampoline? He got everybody jumping.
  2. What do you call a psychotic lawyer? A certifiable writ.
  3. Why did the lawyer stop dating? He couldn’t find anyone who would settle.
  4. What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room in the courthouse? The trial room (because he has no body to go with).
  5. Why did the picture go to jail? Because it was framed.
  6. Why do lawyers never seem to lose their appeal? Because they always dress to impress.
  7. What do you call a law firm that also repairs shoes? Sue & Resole.
  8. Habeas Porpoise: A rarely used law to defend marine mammals.
  9. Why are judges excellent gardeners? Because they deal with so many leeks.
  10. How do angry lawyers tie their shoes? With long and complex knots.

Bar None Funnies

  1. Why don’t lawyers go to bars? Because they can’t pass the bar without studying.
  2. How does a lawyer say “cheers”? Here’s to liable friendships!
  3. Why was the lawyer always calm? Because he had a lot of patents.
  4. Why do lawyers always carry a case? Because it’s hard to carry a keg.
  5. What do you call a floating law firm? Barge & Associates.
  6. Why did the lawyer break up with his girlfriend? She said he was too argumentative.
  7. What do you call an honest lawyer? An oxymoron.
  8. What does a lawyer use for birth control? His personality.
  9. Why do lawyers wear ties? To keep the foreskin from creeping up their necks.
  10. How does a lawyer decline a drink? Sorry, I must submit a refusal.