Edilberto Sandoval

Edilberto Gloria Sandoval (born June 20, 1941) is a Filipino jurist, academic and public prosecutor. He is a retired presiding justice and former Chairman of the Second Division of the Sandiganbayan. After retiring from the bench, Sandoval returned to government service as Special Prosecutor of the Office of the Ombudsman in 2017 until his retirement on June 27, 2024

Early life and education Sandoval obtained an Associate in Arts degree (with High Honors) and a Bachelor of Laws (Cum Laude, Valedictorian) from Far Eastern University. He undertook special postgraduate training at Harvard University in Boston, United States, in June 2006.

While serving as Special Prosecutor, Sandoval was involved in high-profile matters, including moves to contest bail grants in several corruption-related cases and opposing witness protection for principal figures in the alleged pork-barrel scandal.

In May 2018 Sandoval publicly confirmed that he had applied for the post of Ombudsman, which was due to become vacant upon the retirement of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales.

Publications

Pointers in Criminal Law and Revised Penal Code (Book II) — author.

Personal life Sandoval is married to Pelagia C. Sandoval, a retired public school principal. They have three children.