Customs Lawyers and Commonwealth Offences

If you’re facing allegations involving Commonwealth or customs offences, the stakes are high, and the legal landscape is complex. At Fisher Dore Lawyers, our experienced customs lawyers provide clear, strategic advice and representation to protect your rights and guide you through every stage of your matter.

Call 1300 557 884 or email mail@fisherdore.com.au to arrange a confidential consultation with our criminal defence lawyers today.

Our team understands that federal investigations can be intimidating, especially when they involve agencies such as the Australian Border Force (ABF), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), or the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Whether you’re under investigation, have been charged, or need help responding to a customs seizure or notice, our customs law firm is here to help.

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Understanding Customs and Commonwealth Offences

Commonwealth and customs offences often involve breaches of federal laws that apply across Australia. These offences differ from state-based criminal matters and are prosecuted under Commonwealth legislation, such as the Customs Act 1901 (Cth) or the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).

Typical matters that our customs lawyers handle include:

  • Rape
  • Unwanted sexual touching
  • Indecent treatment of minors
  • Unlawful carnal knowledge
  • Incest
  • Distribution of intimate images
  • Sexual harassment
  • Possession of child exploitation material (such as child pornography)
  • Grooming

Our customs law firm also represents clients in Commonwealth criminal matters such as:

  • Fraud or identity offences involving government agencies
  • Computer or telecommunications offences
  • Social security or Centrelink fraud
  • Corporate or white-collar crime under federal jurisdiction

Each of these matters can carry severe penalties, including imprisonment. That’s why it’s vital to seek advice from a Commonwealth offences lawyer who understands the procedural and evidentiary differences between federal and state jurisdictions.

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More on Customs Law

Customs law requires deep technical knowledge of import and export regulations, international trade restrictions, and compliance obligations. Our customs lawyers are experienced in analysing evidence, challenging search and seizure warrants, and liaising directly with federal authorities to protect your position.

We assist clients with:

  • Responding to notices of seizure or demand for duty
  • Negotiating with customs or the Department of Home Affairs
  • Preparing submissions to the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth)
  • Defending charges in the Magistrates, District, and Federal Courts

If your property, goods, or funds have been seized under Commonwealth law, acting quickly is critical. Our customs law firm can help you contest these actions and pursue the best possible resolution through negotiation or court proceedings.

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Why Choose Fisher Dore as Your Customs Lawyers?

At Fisher Dore, we are recognised across Queensland as a respected criminal and customs law firm. Our lawyers combine decades of experience with practical insight into how federal prosecutions operate.

Our clients choose us because we are:

  • Accredited specialists: Several of our team members are Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law.
  • Strategic and thorough: We prepare every matter meticulously, ensuring no procedural or evidentiary issue is overlooked.
  • Compassionate and respectful: We understand that federal charges can have life-changing consequences and approach every case with empathy and discretion.
  • Results-focused: We fight to secure the best outcome possible, whether through negotiation, withdrawal of charges, or acquittal at trial.

When you work with a Commonwealth offences lawyer from Fisher Dore, you gain access to a highly skilled defence team backed by a proven record of success in complex federal matters.

Nick Dore

Managing Principal

Tom Gardiner

Principal

Michael O’Brien

Principal

Terry Fisher

Consultant

Antoinette Morton

Consultant

Adam Dwyer

Consultant

Michael Finch

Senior Associate - Cairns

Ryan Godfrey

Associate

Annie Bryan

Associate

Emma Hunt

Solicitor

Laura Santin

Solicitor - Mackay

Matt McCarthy

Solicitor

Michael Biscak

Special Counsel Compensation

Ruby Tucker

Associate Compensation

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Protect Your Rights with a Customs and Commonwealth Offences Lawyer Today

If you are being investigated by federal authorities or have been charged with a Commonwealth offence, do not delay in seeking legal advice. Early representation can make all the difference in preserving your rights and achieving a favourable result.

Our team of customs lawyers will assess your situation, explain your options, and guide you through the next steps with clarity and confidence.

Call Fisher Dore Lawyers on 1300 557 884 or email mail@fisherdore.com.au to arrange a confidential consultation where we’ll discuss how our criminal law services can benefit you.

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Reach out to criminal defence lawyers who understand and have decades of experience in matters just like yours.