A Dismissed Order Shouldn't Define You.
If you were served with a protective order in Monroe County—whether from a dating relationship gone wrong, a student dispute at IU, or a misunderstanding during a breakup—you may still have a public record even if the court denied the petition.
At Gibson Law Office in Bloomington, we help clients remove protective order records and restore their reputations.
Even when the court finds no grounds to issue a protective order, the record may still:
Show up on background checks
Appear on MyCase.in.gov
Be visible to landlords, employers, and others
These records don’t disappear automatically. And they may continue to harm you unless you take action.
Indiana law allows you to expunge a protective order if:
The petition was dismissed or denied by the court
The petitioner didn’t appear at the hearing
The case was vacated or reversed on appeal
Our attorneys can file a Verified Petition to Expunge with the Monroe Circuit Court and ensure it is properly sealed.
Attorney Ashley Fleetwood leads our Bloomington office and has experience with the Monroe County court system. We know what judges require, how to file under seal, and how to make a persuasive case.
"People make mistakes. Others make false accusations. When the court gets it right and denies the petition, you should have the right to move on without judgment or digital baggage." – Ashley Fleetwood
If you're tired of being haunted by a case that went nowhere, we can help clear your record and close that chapter.
📍 Gibson Law Office – Bloomington
116 W 6th St, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47404
📞 812-269-1508