Francis Xavier Garchitorena (January 8, 1938 - February 25, 2005) was a Filipino Sandiganbayan Presiding Judge from 1986 to 2002.Francis studied in Ateneo de Naga University and graduated from the Law School of Ateneo de Manila University in 1962.
He was one of the leading lawyers during his time.
He was appointed Sandigan Bayan Justice.
Minita V.
Chico Nazario was appointed to fill his place.In 2001, he quarreled with Associate Justice Anacleto Badoy, but engaged in dialogue.