Mugshot removal help for attorneys
Defamation Defenders removes mugshots from the source website and de-indexes them from Google and Bing. Most removals are done in 7–10 business days, and if we can’t complete the agreed removal, the fee is refunded in full. We work directly with defense attorneys, expungement lawyers, and their clients, and every matter is handled confidentially.
Your client’s case may be dismissed, reduced, or expunged while the booking photo still comes up first when someone Googles their name. We take care of the internet side so you can focus on the legal side.
At a glance
| Service | Mugshot and arrest record removal plus Google and Bing de-indexing |
| Who it’s for | Attorneys and the clients they represent; individuals |
| Typical timeframe | 7–10 business days |
| Guarantee | Full refund if the agreed removal isn’t completed |
| Success rate | Nearly 100% on commercial mugshot websites |
| Pricing | Around $700 per mugshot, depending on the hosting site. Multi-site discounts are available. |
| Harder cases | Government, county sheriff, and jail pages are quoted separately |
| Payment | All major credit cards and Zelle. For multiple mugshots, pay half upfront and half on completion. |
| Confidentiality | Client matters are kept private |
| Coverage | United States |
Why attorneys refer mugshot removal to us
A court order changes the legal record, but it doesn’t change what Google shows. Private mugshot websites copy booking photos from jail rosters and republish them. They aren’t parties to the case, and they often ignore letters or ask for payment.
Attorneys work with Defamation Defenders because:
- It’s outside your practice area. Tracking down duplicate copies, working with mugshot sites, and filing search-engine removal requests takes hours that aren’t billable legal work.
- Clients want results quickly. A job offer, licensing review, custody hearing, or background check often won’t wait for a months-long do-it-yourself process.
- You get a guarantee to pass on. Clients know the price and timeline up front, and they get a full refund if the agreed removal isn’t completed.
- It completes the outcome you won. A dismissal or expungement means more to a client when their name no longer brings up the arrest photo.
- It’s handled discreetly. We work with you or directly with your client, whichever you prefer, and keep every matter private.
What we remove
- Mugshots and booking photos on commercial mugshot and arrest-record websites
- Duplicate copies of the same arrest on aggregator sites. We recommend removing every copy, because Google often shows the next copy once the top one is gone.
- County sheriff and jail roster pages (quoted separately because these take more work)
- Google and Bing search results, including image results and outdated cached snippets
- Related negative content such as Reddit threads, forum posts, and other damaging results, quoted case by case
How it works
- Send the links. You or your client send us the exact URLs where the mugshot appears. If you only have the client’s name, we can help find the copies.
- Get a firm quote and guarantee. We review each site and confirm the price, timeline, and refund guarantee in writing.
- We remove it at the source. We handle the mugshot websites and, where needed, the county or sheriff’s office. If there’s an expungement or dismissal, we include that documentation.
- We de-index it from Google and Bing. Once each page is down, we have the outdated result and image removed from search.
- Confirm and monitor. We check that the results are gone. Optional ongoing privacy monitoring watches for reposts.
Mugshot removal vs. de-indexing: what your client gets
| Source removal | De-indexing | Defamation Defenders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deletes the mugshot from the hosting site | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Takes the result out of Google search | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Takes the result out of Bing search | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Covers duplicate copies on other sites | – | – | ✓ (when included in the quote) |
| Written guarantee with a full refund | – | – | ✓ |
Pricing
- Single mugshot: about $700, depending on the hosting website
- Multiple sites or duplicate copies: discounted bundle pricing
- Government or county jail pages: quoted separately
- Ongoing privacy monitoring: optional monthly subscription
We need the exact links to give a firm quote and guarantee. There’s no charge for the quote.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Attorneys can send us client matters directly, or they can refer the client to us. We’ll coordinate with whoever you prefer and keep the matter confidential.
Most removals are completed in 7–10 business days, covering the source website plus Google and Bing. Government and county pages can take longer.
Yes. If we can’t complete the agreed removal, the fee is refunded in full. Our success rate on commercial mugshot websites is nearly 100%.
About $700 per mugshot, depending on the hosting site, with discounts when the arrest appears on more than one site. County and government jail pages are quoted separately.
No. We can remove most mugshots from commercial sites regardless of the case outcome. An expungement, sealing order, or dismissal makes government pages and stubborn sites easier to remove, so we use it when your client has one.
Reposts can happen when a new site scrapes old booking data. That’s why we recommend removing every copy at once. We also offer ongoing monitoring to catch any new ones.
Sometimes. Google accepts personal information removal requests for sites that charge fees to remove content. The most reliable result is removing the mugshot at the source and then de-indexing it, which is what we do.
The client’s name and the exact links where the mugshot appears. If there’s a dismissal or expungement order, send that too.
Published · Last updated by the Defamation Defenders team