Have you ever had to go to court?
You don’t want anyone with an internet connection to be able to easily access your personal information, whether it was a minor traffic violation or a more serious legal issue. Sadly, sites like Trellis Law have made it possible for these private issues to be seen by everyone.
When you were in your early twenties, you did something and got in trouble with the law. It happened years ago, and since then you’ve worked hard to make your life better and build a successful career. But if someone typed your name into Google, they would find detailed court records of that incident on sites like Trellis Law. These records could be seen by potential employers, clients, or even people you want to date. This could make them think less of you and overshadow all the good things you’ve done. Even though you’re trying to grow and move on, those court records can still be embarrassing and have a long-term effect on your personal and professional life.
Why You Should Take Legal Information Off
A lot of people are shocked to learn that their legal information is available to the public online. Trellis Law and other websites like it collect and show public court records, making it easy to find personal information with a quick search. This is helpful for legal research, but it also raises big privacy issues. Not everyone wants their name to be linked to all of their past legal issues, even small ones, forever.
For people who care about their privacy and online reputation, getting rid of legal information can help keep them safe. People who work for you, rent from you, or even know you might see this information and make decisions based on it without knowing the whole story. Even if the case went your way, having personal information online, especially from public court records, can make you worry about your online privacy.
Often, the best way to get back control is to ask for a removal. Some websites say they are good places to do legal research, but they don’t always think about how making this information public will affect people. Taking steps to get rid of it can help keep your privacy safe and limit unwanted exposure.
What Trellis Law Is
Trellis Law is a website that lets you see both sealed and unsealed court records. People can’t see sealed records, but anyone can see unsealed records. Trellis Law wants to make legal information more open and available, but it also makes people worry about privacy and having their personal information made public.
Taking Sealed Court Records off of Trellis
To get rid of your sealed public court records on Trellis, do the following:
Find the page where your court case is listed.
At the bottom of the page, click on “Redaction request.”
Fill in the details: Fill in all the fields that are required.
Upload Documents Required by the Court: If you have any court-ordered documents that support the removal request, click “Choose file” to upload them.
Send in the Request: After you fill out the required fields and upload any documents that are needed, send in your request to be removed.
Step 1 of Trellis Law Removal
Taking Down Trellis Law
Step 2
After that, support will send you an email to let you know that they are looking over your papers.
Step 3
You will get an email with a decision in 48 hours.
You will then receive an email from support confirming that they are reviewing your documents.
In 48 hours, you will receive a decision by email.
Step 4 of Trellis Law Removal: Public Records and How NewReputation Can Help
It’s likely that your name is also on other court record sites if it is on Trellis Law. Trellis makes it clear that they won’t take down court records unless the case is sealed or erased. That means that even if the issue is settled or no longer important, your personal information could stay online for years.
You can often find these records on sites like UniCourt and CourtCaseFinder. After they are published, they can quickly spread all over the web. That’s when it starts to feel like an invasion. If you want to get rid of information you found online, NewReputation can help.
We show people how to take court records off of public websites. You can begin by reading our guide on how to remove your court records from the internet. It tells you what to expect and what you can do right now.
Where Trellis Gets Your Data
Trellis gets court records from databases that are open to the public. These are usually websites for state and county courts. Once they have all the information, they put it on their platform and link it to your name. You don’t have to sign up or make an account. Your name could end up on Trellis, UniCourt, or other directories if it is in a public court filing.
We have a guide on how to remove information from PacerMonitor if your information appears there.
Is it safe to use Trellis Law?
Trellis Law is a legal research site that works. Lawyers, reporters, and researchers often use it to quickly find court records. From a technical point of view, it’s safe because it uses encrypted pages and safe ways to process payments.
The platform might be safe to use, but that doesn’t mean it’s private. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s good for everyone. It can feel unfair to see your name linked to a court case on Google, especially if you weren’t found guilty or if the issue was small.
How to Keep Your Privacy Safe
The first thing you need to do if you want a record removed is to see if the case can be sealed or expunged. Trellis can’t do that; it has to happen through the court system. You can send proof to Trellis and ask them to take the information down once it is sealed.
You still have options even if the record stays public. Our team helps clients get rid of their personal information from sites like Trellis. We also have a guide on removing your information from CourtCaseFinder if it is there. We know how to get around the rules on each platform.
Why You Should Work with NewReputation
We aren’t just sending out emails and crossing our fingers. We make a plan that fits your needs. That means figuring out where your information is listed, sending the right requests to have it removed, and making sure it doesn’t show up in search engines again.
We want to help you keep your name and reputation safe. We’re here to help you fix your court history online if you’re sick of seeing it.
You can contact us at any time, or you can start by reading more on the NewReputation blog. There isn’t one answer that works for everyone, but there is a way forward, and you don’t have to do it alone.
