Have you ever had to go to court?
You probably don’t want anyone with an internet connection to easily access your personal information, whether it was a minor traffic violation or a more serious legal issue.
Unfortunately, sites like Trellis Law make it possible for these private moments to be visible to anyone who searches your name.
Imagine this. When you were in your early twenties, you made a mistake and got in trouble with the law. It happened years ago, and since then you’ve worked hard to rebuild your life and career. But if someone searched your name on Google, they could still find detailed court records from that incident on Trellis Law.
Potential employers, clients, or even people you want to date could see it. They might form opinions without knowing who you are today. That one record could overshadow all the progress you’ve made. Even though you’ve grown and moved on, those court listings can linger online for years and hurt your personal and professional life.
Why You Should Take Legal Information Off
Most people are surprised to learn their legal information is available online.
Trellis Law and similar sites collect and publish public court records. While this can be useful for legal research, it also creates major privacy concerns.
You might not want your name linked forever to every case you were part of.
For people who care about privacy and reputation, removing this data can help protect their safety and peace of mind.
Think about who might find it. Employers, landlords, or even acquaintances could see that record and make assumptions about you. They might not know the full story.
Even if your case was dismissed or resolved in your favor, having your name appear on a legal database can make you feel exposed.
If this sounds familiar, it’s time to take action.
What Trellis Law Is
Trellis Law is a website that lets people view both sealed and unsealed court records.
While sealed records are hidden from public view, unsealed ones are visible to anyone.
The goal of Trellis Law is to make legal information more open and accessible.
But this level of transparency also raises serious privacy concerns.
Many people don’t realize how much personal information these listings can reveal.
How to Remove Sealed Court Records from Trellis
If your case is sealed, you can request to have it taken down from Trellis Law.
Here’s how to do it step by step.
1. Find your case page
Search for your name on Trellis Law and open the page that lists your case.
2. Click “Redaction Request”
Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the redaction request option.
3. Fill out the form
Enter all the required details accurately.
This helps Trellis verify your request and match it to the correct record.
4. Upload supporting documents
If you have a court order or other documents confirming the record is sealed, click “Choose file” to upload them.
These documents show proof of sealing and increase your chance of approval.
5. Submit your request
After completing the form and uploading your files, submit your redaction request.
Trellis Law will review the submission and notify you when the record has been removed or hidden.
In 48 hours, you will receive a decision by email.
How to Remove Unsealed Records from Trellis Law
If your name appears on Trellis Law, it’s likely listed on other court record sites too.
Trellis makes it clear that they will not remove court records unless the case is sealed or expunged.
This means that even if your issue is resolved or no longer relevant, your personal information can stay visible online for years.
These records often appear on other legal databases like UniCourt and CourtCaseFinder.
Once they are published, they can quickly spread to dozens of websites.
That’s when it starts to feel invasive.
If you want to remove court records from the web, NewReputation can help.
We show people how to take legal records off public websites and regain privacy.
Where Trellis Gets Your Data
Trellis collects court records from public databases.
These records usually come from state and county court websites.
Once gathered, Trellis uploads the information to its platform and connects it to your name.
You don’t need to sign up or make an account for this to happen.
If your name appears in any public court filing, it can show up on Trellis, UniCourt, or other court directories.
If your details also appear on PacerMonitor, we have a step-by-step guide on how to remove information from PacerMonitor.
Why You Should Work with NewReputation
We don’t just send emails and hope for the best.
We create a plan that fits your situation.
That means finding every place your information appears, sending the right removal requests, and making sure your records do not appear in Google searches again.
Our goal is to help you protect your name and rebuild your reputation.
If you are tired of seeing your court history online, we can help you fix it.
You can contact us directly or start by exploring more articles on the NewReputation blog.