Quick Overview
- Before taking any internet removal action, consult a bar admission specialist about what must be disclosed in your jurisdiction.
- Read our guides on expungement vs. sealing for professional licensing , what can realistically be removed from court record sites , and how court records appear in background checks even after official clearance.
- Search your full name on Google, Justia, CourtListener, and PACER.
Online Removal Strategy for Attorneys
- 1Address disclosure obligations first
Before taking any internet removal action, consult a bar admission specialist about what must be disclosed in your jurisdiction. Removing online references to a record you then fail to disclose creates a far worse problem.
- 2Audit your online presence thoroughly
Search your full name on Google, Justia, CourtListener, and PACER. Check your state bar’s public discipline lookup. Document every URL where your court record appears.
- 3Evaluate expungement eligibility
Even though bar disclosure may still be required, expungement is valuable because it removes the record from public search results and data broker profiles. Consult an expungement attorney in your state.
- 4Submit data broker opt-out requests
Data broker sites are the most searchable consumer-facing exposure. Professional removal services can address 50+ platforms systematically rather than one at a time.
- 5Request Google de-indexing
After source pages are removed or restricted, use Google’s Personal Information Removal Tool to de-index pages showing sealed or expunged records.
- 6Build a strong professional online presence
Attorney bio pages, Martindale-Hubbell or Avvo profiles, authored articles, speaking engagements, and case results content - all of this suppresses court record results in name searches over time.
Read our guides on expungement vs. sealing for professional licensing, what can realistically be removed from court record sites, and how court records appear in background checks even after official clearance.
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