FORMER NJ GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFUL DEFTLY CAPTURES SKILL OF COURTROOM, POLITICS AND COMEDY

• By Mabel Pais

Law. Politics. Comedy. At first glance, they may seem like very different worlds. But for Jon Bramnick, they come together naturally.

JON BRAMNICK, State Senator and Attorney, knows how to fight while making you laugh! Bramnick’s journey through the courtroom, the Statehouse, and the comedy stage is anything but a joke. He will make you laugh all night long while he performs on the Victoria Theater stage of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ on November 7, 2025. The performance begins at 7:30 PM. Special guest Vinnie Brand will join him.

Bramnick has been called  recently “The Muhammad Ali of Comedian Lawyers,” by NJ.com, a title that captures his rare mix of courtroom skill, political savvy, and comedic timing. With nearly four decades of legal experience and deep roots in New Jersey politics, attorney Jon M. Bramnick (jonbramnick.com), founder of Bramnick Law (jonbramnick.com/firm-overview), isn’t just a seasoned trial lawyer and long-serving state senator but also a comedian.

Born and raised in Plainfield, he’s the “Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey” — a legally binding title bestowed by the State Bar Association. When Jon’s not busy working as a trial lawyer at his Scotch Plains personal injury firm, he’s doing stand-up at comedy clubs from New York City to Florida. He also serves as a New Jersey state senator. In New Jersey’s often bruising political and legal arenas, it’s rare to find a figure who not only knows how to fight, but can make you laugh while doing it.

Bramnick has built a reputation for being quick on his feet, whether he’s addressing a jury, debating on the Senate floor, or handling a heckler at a comedy club in New Brunswick. It’s not every day that you discover a lawyer standing under the spotlight at a gritty comedy club, working a half-full room with jokes about ethics rules and crooked politicians. But for Jon Bramnick, it’s part of a rhythm he’s honed for over 30 years.

Performing regularly at venues like the Stress Factory in New Brunswick, Bramnick brings sharp wit and Jersey-centric humor to the stage. His comedy avoids the typical shock-and-awe punchlines; instead, he leans into clean, observational humor, skewering politics, bureaucracy, and his own profession with equal measure.

“You paid to see a lawyer tell jokes,” he quips. “The good news is I’m not getting paid either.”

The crowd laughs. The tension lifts. And suddenly, the man many recognize from political debates or courtroom victories becomes something even more relatable: human.

But beneath the laughter is a genuine desire to serve. Whether auctioneering for charities, raising money for the Plainfield Symphony, or working to pass meaningful legislation, Bramnick has spent decades building bridges across communities, courtrooms, and party lines.

Jon Bramnick (jonbramnick.com) recently ran for the Republican nomination in New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race, bringing his full personality — lawyer, lawmaker, and comedian—to the campaign trail. Although his bid in the primary concluded, Bramnick remains a visible and active presence across the state. Whether he’s representing clients, speaking at community events, or bringing humor to a packed comedy club, he continues to lead with authenticity, clarity, and connection.

As he put it: “When you do comedy, it has to be instinctual. It has to be part of your personality.” The same could be said for practicing law or representing constituents — it’s about understanding people, reading the room, and responding with empathy and clarity.

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Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Social Issues, Health and Wellness, Education, Business, and Cuisine.