Clean up your name online. Control your story.

Go ahead — type your name into Google right now. If a mugshot, arrest record, or negative article shows up on the first page, that's what everyone else sees too. Your boss, your coworkers, your neighbors, your date, your kids' school — anyone who types your name into a search engine gets your worst day served up as the first impression.

The internet never forgets, but that doesn't mean you're powerless. Mugshot websites scrape arrest records from public databases and publish them online, often alongside ads and clickbait designed to maximize embarrassment. Even after your charges are dismissed or your record is expunged, these sites keep your photo and arrest details live — because they profit from your humiliation.

Online reputation management fights back. We identify every website, article, and database that's publishing your information, submit removal requests to each one, suppress negative content in Google search results, and build a positive digital presence that pushes the bad stuff out of sight — permanently. Our clients report that cleaning up their online reputation was the single most impactful thing they did for their careers, relationships, and peace of mind.

The internet has made it incredibly easy for anyone to find your arrest record, mugshot, or criminal history. Search engines like Google index public records, news articles, and mugshot websites — making your worst moments permanently accessible to anyone with a phone. But here's what most people don't know: you have more power to control this than you think.

How to get your mugshot off the internet

Mugshot websites are businesses that profit from publishing arrest photos. They scrape booking data from county jails and sheriff's offices, then publish it online — often charging fees to remove it. Some sites take it down when you pay, only for another site to pick it up. It's a never-ending cycle if you try to do it yourself. Our approach is different: we submit removal demands to every known mugshot site simultaneously, using legal frameworks like state mugshot removal laws and DMCA takedown procedures. We don't stop until every copy is gone, and we monitor for re-publication for a full year.

My arrest shows up on Google — how do I fix this?

If your arrest appears in Google search results, there are two things happening: first, a website somewhere has published information about your arrest. Second, Google has indexed that page and is serving it in search results. To fix this, you need to address both layers. We start by getting the content removed from the source website. Once the page is taken down, we submit a removal request to Google to de-index the cached version. If the source website won't cooperate, we use suppression strategies to push the result off the first page of Google — where 95% of people never look past.

How to remove negative articles about yourself

Negative news articles are trickier than mugshot sites because legitimate news outlets aren't in the business of removing accurate reporting. However, there are several approaches that work. If your charges were dismissed or you were found not guilty, many news outlets will update or remove the article upon request — especially local papers. For articles that won't be removed, we use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to create and promote positive content that outranks the negative article. Over time, the negative article gets pushed to page 2, 3, or beyond — where almost nobody looks.

Can you remove arrest records from the internet permanently?

In most cases, yes. Mugshot sites and people-search databases will remove your information when properly demanded. News articles can often be removed or suppressed. Court records that appear online can be addressed through expungement or sealing, which removes the source material. The key is taking a comprehensive approach — addressing every website that has your information rather than playing whack-a-mole with individual sites. That's exactly what our service does.

How to stop your past from showing up online

The most effective approach combines record clearing (expungement or sealing) with online reputation management. When you expunge or seal your record, you remove the source material that mugshot sites and news outlets use. When you pair that with professional reputation management, you address any lingering traces that remain online. ExpungePro offers both services, and clients who bundle them see the best results — a clean legal record and a clean online presence.