UniCourt Removal: How to Remove Court Records the Easy Way
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Removing UniCourt records gets you one step closer to a positive online presence. This guide covers how to do it and get it off Google, plus what to do if UniCourt rejects your request.
How to submit a UniCourt removal/redaction request
For sealed or expunged records: All you have to do is fill out a UniCourt public records redaction request. It takes just a few minutes, but it’s crucial to slow down and make sure you don’t make any mistakes or leave anything out.
You’ll need to provide:
Your country and state
The URL of your UniCourt record
How you’re related to the person the record is about
Your personal contact information
A clear explanation of why redaction is warranted
Your order to seal or other supporting documents
UniCourt usually responds to requests via email within 30 days. If they deny your request, you can submit an appeal within 30 days. It’s important to note that you only get one chance to appeal.
You can follow the same steps above if the UniCourt records increase your risk of physical harm, are a result of identity theft, or adversely affect a minor.
In each case, you’ll need to provide adequate evidence to support your request.
After your records are removed or redacted, you can easily submit a refresh request to Google and other search engines. This can help speed up its removal from search results.
All you have to do is search for your name, find the result you want to hide, click the three dots next to the URL, click “Remove result” in the side panel, and choose “It’s outdated and I want to request a refresh”.
As long as your name has been removed from the record, it should stop showing up for searches containing your name within 30 days.
For all other records: Your best bet is working with your attorney to get your case sealed (or expunged) and submitting your request after you get the legal documentation you need.
If you know your case is not going to be sealed or expunged, you can still submit a UniCourt removal request. Your approval odds aren’t great, but submitting a well-crafted request costs nothing and could lead to your case being redacted or removed. Worst case, you end up right back where you started.
What to do after submitting your removal request
The best thing you can do for yourself is build a strong online presence.
It serves as both a short-term remedy and long-term protection. The strategy involves systematically creating a steady flow of content about yourself to push negative search results (like your UniCourt record) off of page one.
Why just off of page one? Only 0.44% of searchers view page two or beyond. Once negative content drops off the first page, it becomes virtually invisible.
All of this positive content helps create a protective barrier around your name. Future negative listings will have to compete with your established presence, making it much harder for damaging information to show up where people will see it.
This is incredibly important since there are dozens of UniCourt alternatives that scrape court data – because your case is part of the public record, it’ll likely end up on those sites as well. You can (and should) request removal on all of them. However, your UniCourt record is likely just the tip of the iceberg.
So… how do you go about actually doing this? You have two options:
Do it yourself – cheap but time consuming
Hire a pro - low effort but more expensive
Nothing about this strategy is very difficult. The biggest challenge is that it requires sustained effort over at least 6 - 12 months to truly reap the long-term benefit.
Step-by-step DIY content strategy
If you prefer handling this on your own, it can feel extremely overwhelming to get started. I suggest starting with these core elements and going from there.
One or two websites: You can use a drag and drop service like Wix or Squarespace. Both start out between $15 and $20 a month per website. Make sure you include your name and highlight professional achievements, community involvement, and areas of expertise. Photos can also be a huge help.
Social profiles: Make sure you have a profile on all the major platforms. Update your usernames, handles, and bios to include your full name. You can also use these areas to nod to your profession and achievements.
Content creation: This is where the real grind comes in. You’ll need to create blog posts, videos, and social media content every week. Focus on topics related to your hobbies, profession, areas of expertise, and community activities. If you get stuck, ChatGPT or Claude can help you brainstorm ideas and write a lot of the text for you.
Monitoring: Every week or so, use incognito mode and search for your name. Take note of what types of content are starting to appear on page two and three. Some may even start to appear on page one. Once you know what’s working, do more of that.
Overall, consistency and variety is key. Search engines like fresh, updated content so it’s important that your profiles appear active.
To do that, you’ll need to mix written articles, video content, and social posts across all the platforms on a regular basis.
This video goes into more detail about the entire process.
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Overall, none of the work here is particularly difficult. Anyone telling you it’s challenging is just saying that so they can charge you more money. The real struggle is consistently doing easy, repetitive tasks over a long period of time.
You have a life outside of this that likely has nothing to do with managing a website, brainstorming content ideas, or creating social media content every single week.
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What is UniCourt and why does it have my information?
UniCourt is a comprehensive legal database that aggregates court filings, case documents, and legal proceedings in the United States. It serves a legitimate purpose for legal pros, journalists, and researchers who need quick access to public court information.
Legitimacy aside, this level of accessibility means your UniCourt records are easily discoverable, often appearing in search results if someone searches for your name.
Your case information will show up on UniCourt – even if you’ve never heard of or interacted with the platform – because they automatically scrape publicly available court data.
They’re allowed to do this because your court records (and everyone else’s) are part of the public record.
How do I remove myself from UniCourt?
If your case is sealed or expunged, all you have to do is submit a UniCourt public records redaction request. As long as you submit all the required information, including a court order to seal, they’ll remove it within a few weeks to a month.
They also remove cases that involve minors, increase the threat of physical harm, or are a result of identity theft.
If UniCourt rejects your request, you’ll have the option to appeal within 30 days. You can then upload more documentation to support your request.
How long does a UniCourt removal take?
On your own, UniCourt removals usually take about 30 days. There is no official timeline, and delays are common.
Our removal specialists handle the process directly. We resolve most cases within a week, often in as little as 48 hours.
The best thing you can do while you wait is get started creating positive content now. Even if you know your UniCourt case will be removed, it’s not going to disappear from search results right away. This can take a week, a month, three months, nobody really knows.
There’s also nothing stopping another legal database from publishing the same information, which can also show up when someone searches your name.
What to do if your UniCourt removal is denied
You’re allowed to submit an appeal within 30 days of their decision. Your appeal must include substantive additional information and/or documentation. Appeals without evidence are often denied right away.
You only get one shot at this, so make sure you take your time and submit everything correctly.
In the meantime, you can and should focus on working with your attorney to get your case sealed or expunged if that hasn’t already happened. This is the most surefire way to ensure UniCourt doesn’t reject your request.
If your case can’t be sealed or expunged, you should start implementing a positive content strategy so it can start working in your favor right away.
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How to handle your info appearing on multiple websites
This exact scenario leads many people to seek out professional help. UniCourt is just one of many legal platforms that scrape publicly available court records. Trellis Law, CourtListener, Justia, and local news outlets are just a few other sources that likely contain your information as well.
Each one has its own removal policies and requirements.
You could spend days or even weeks submitting requests to all the ones you can find, only to have your court records show up again somewhere else.
Starting fresh online often requires addressing your entire online presence, not just removing or redacting individual platforms. It’s never too early to start publishing positive content, so I always suggest starting there.
It takes time to start seeing results, so the earlier you start the better.
TLDR: UniCourt removal options
Sealed or expunged cases: Submit a removal request. Take your time with it – you only get one chance to appeal. You should also submit a removal request if the UniCourt records increase your risk of physical harm, are a result of identity theft, or adversely affect a minor.
Everything else: Work with an attorney to get your case sealed or expunged. Wait to hear back from this before submitting a removal request. If your case does get sealed, include official documentation. If not, you can still try but your odds are low.
In both scenarios, I suggest launching a positive content campaign to defend yourself in the future.
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