Why is my name still on Justia after expungement?

Question

I was granted a full expungement, yet my name and appeal still appear on the Justia website. Why is this information still accessible, and what steps can I take to address this issue?

Timothy Denison · Answer

Not sure how, where or why your name appears, but you may want to send them a copy of your expungement order requesting they remoe the information.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

It's completely understandable to feel frustrated after going through the expungement process only to see your name still pop up online. Even though your record has been legally expunged, third-party websites like Justia often pull information from public court databases **before** the expungement is finalized. Once published, they aren't always automatically notified when records are sealed or removed by the court. 
 
The good news is that Justia does have a process for removing or redacting information. You can contact them directly through their website and request that your name and case details be taken down or anonymized due to the granted expungement. It helps to include a copy of the court order or documentation confirming the expungement so they know your request is valid. 
 
This won’t undo the past, but you *do* have the right to protect your future. If Justia doesn’t respond or refuses to remove the content, you can also reach out to a reputation management service or ask the court to issue a notice to third parties. You worked hard to move forward, and you shouldn’t have to carry around old information that was supposed to be wiped clean.

Q: Why is my name still on Justia after expungement?