Norberto Geraldez


Norberto Yatco Geraldez was a Filipino jurist who served as Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, for a brief period in 2010. Prior to his appointment as Presiding Justice, he served as the 42nd Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan from 2003 to 2010.

Early life and education

Geraldez obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from San Beda College in 1977. He was the son of retired Court of Appeals Justice Ambrosio Geraldez and lawyer Herminia Yatco.

Legal and judicial career

He was appointed Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan on 21 January 2003 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. On 28 February 2010, he became Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan, succeeding Maria Cristina Cortez-Estrada.

Death

Geraldez died at age 60 due to pancreatic cancer. His remains were cremated and brought to the Heritage Memorial in Fort Bonifacio