Mariah Timms is a journalist covering national legal affairs for *The Wall Street Journal* as part of its law bureau. Her reporting focuses on the intersection of the justice system and everyday life, including criminal law, civil rights, policing, courts, and the impact of legal decisions on communities. Timms has written on high-profile cases, legal reforms, and institutional accountability, translating complex legal developments into clear, accessible reporting for a broad audience. Her work combines on-the-ground reporting with analysis of court records, legislation, and policy, contributing to national conversations about how the legal system operates and whom it serves.