We help individuals and businesses address public court records that appear on Trellis.Law and surface in online search results.
In some situations, Trellis records can be removed directly by the individual when a court has sealed the case. In other situations, unsealed records may require third-party assistance to resolve visibility and accessibility issues.
Below we explain the differences, outline available options, and describe when professional help may be appropriate.
- Sealed court records
- Unsealed court records
- What is Trellis.Law?
- Why people remove Trellis.Law records
- Court records and Google search visibility
- FAQ
- Summary
Sealed court records
If your court record has already been sealed by the court, Trellis provides a self-service process to request removal.
When you visit this page on the Trellis website, you’ll see a request form similar to the example below.
To request removal of a sealed record, Trellis typically requires:
- Your name
- The exact URL of the record (for example: trellis.law/case/yourcaseID)
- Confirmation that the record refers to you
- A brief explanation for the request
- Documentation showing the case was sealed
- Submission of the request
Unsealed court records
Trellis states that public records without a court order sealing them generally remain available.
Trellis is unable to remove public data without a court order sealing the public record.
If you have worked with an attorney and sealing is not possible, other options may exist for addressing unsealed Trellis records.
In certain situations, unsealed Trellis records can be removed or rendered inaccessible through third-party intervention. When this approach is used, services are typically structured on a performance basis, meaning payment is only required after you verify that the record is no longer accessible.
To request an evaluation, include the exact Trellis.Law URL you would like reviewed.
Key points discussed in the video:
- Always confirm with an attorney whether sealing is possible
- Some unsealed records may still be eligible for removal
- Resolution timelines are typically measured in weeks
- Verification occurs before payment
- Records often appear on multiple legal aggregator sites
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What is Trellis.Law?
Trellis.Law is a legal research platform that aggregates state trial court data.
Like other public court record websites (such as Justia, FindLaw, CourtListener, and UniCourt), Trellis publishes information that exists in the public domain.
The platform organizes court data and offers subscription-based access to attorneys, researchers, and other professionals. Because the information is public, it may also be indexed by search engines.
If your record appears on Trellis, it often appears on multiple legal aggregator sites as well.
Why people remove Trellis.Law records
Public court records can surface in search results when someone searches your name or business.
For individuals and companies, this visibility may:
- Create reputational concerns
- Impact employment or business opportunities
- Lead to judgments without context
Many people seek removal to limit unnecessary exposure and regain control over how personal or business information appears online.
Addressing Trellis records is often part of a broader reputation management strategy.
Court records and Google search visibility
In most cases, the primary concern is not Trellis itself, but how Trellis pages appear in search engine results.
As Trellis notes, questions related to visibility in Google are ultimately governed by search engine policies. In the United States, sealed records are the clearest path to permanent removal from search results.
When sealing is not an option, third-party assistance may help resolve visibility issues at the source, which can lead to de-indexing over time.
Trellis removal example
In one situation, a client was able to request removal of a family law case by contacting Trellis directly and providing supporting documentation, including an affidavit related to the case.
After removal from Trellis, the links began to fall out of search results naturally.
Results vary based on case type and documentation.
FAQ
How long does Trellis record removal take?
Timelines vary, but many removals are completed within one to two weeks once eligibility is confirmed.
If a case is updated later, will it reappear?
Once a specific record is removed, it typically does not reappear in the same form. New or separate cases would be treated independently.
What if a removed link appears again?
If a previously resolved link reappears unexpectedly, follow-up action is taken to address it or resolve the issue appropriately.
What does a successful removal look like?
After removal, the Trellis page typically returns a “Page not found” error.
Summary
Trellis.Law records can impact privacy and reputation when they appear in search results.
Sealed records can often be removed directly, while unsealed records may require additional evaluation and assistance. Once a record is removed at the source, it typically falls out of search results across major search engines over time.
If you need help reviewing your situation or addressing Trellis or other legal aggregator sites, feel free to reach out for a confidential assessment.